scirrhous
/ˈskɪrəs/
adjective
- Relating to or having a hard, fibrous tumor, especially a type of breast cancer.
- The biopsy revealed a scirrhous carcinoma that required immediate treatment.
- Scirrhous tumors are known for their dense, hard texture and slow growth.
- Doctors explained that scirrhous breast cancer can be difficult to detect early.