scirrhus
/ˈsɪrəs/ or /ˈskɪrəs/Definitions
1. noun
A type of skin tumor or growth, often benign and typically associated with chronic inflammation or infection.
“The doctor diagnosed the patient with a scirrhus, which required immediate treatment to prevent further complications.”
2. noun
A type of fibrous or granulomatous tissue, often seen in the context of chronic inflammation or disease.
“The scirrhus tissue had formed in the patient’s lung due to years of exposure to asbestos.”