scirrhous

/ˈsɪrəs/

Definitions

1. adjective

characterized by or having the characteristics of a scirrhosis, especially a hard, fibrous, or indurated condition of tissue or organ.

“The doctor examined the patient’s scirrhous liver after the biopsy.”

2. noun

a scirrhous tissue or growth, especially a hard, fibrous, or indurated mass of tissue.

“The surgeon removed the scirrhous tumor from the patient’s abdomen.”

Synonyms

  • fibrous
  • indurated

Antonyms

  • flaccid
  • soft