scirrhous

Meanings

• noun

  A type of cancer characterized by the formation of firm, scar-like tumors.

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Variants

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scirrhous

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Etymology

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From the Greek word 'skirrhos', meaning 'rough' or 'granular'.

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Trivia

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1. Scirrhous cancer is often difficult to detect because the tumors are firm and do not move easily.

2. Scirrhous cancer can spread to other parts of the body through the lymphatic system or the bloodstream.

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1. Carcinoma: A type of cancer that begins in the skin or other tissues and spreads to other parts of the body.

2. Breast cancer: A type of cancer that develops from breast tissue.

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Scirrhous cancer is often associated with breast cancer, as it is a common type of cancer found in this organ.

How to Memorize "scirrhous"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a firm, scar-like tumor to remember the meaning of scirrhous.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word scirrhous with the word cancer and the idea of a firm, scar-like tumor.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Scirrhous is a type of cancer that forms firm, scar-like tumors' to memorize the definition.

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