in pharmacy, a gum-resin, which approaches greatly to the nature of the simple gums.

It is brought to us from Persia and Arabia, in small granules moderately heavy, and of a whitish-brownish, or reddish colour, very friable, of a faintish disagreeable smell, and of an acid and nauseous taste.

Hoffman absolutely condemns the internal use of it. However, it is recommended in ophthalmias, and dilutions of a sharp matter upon the eyes; and is generally ordered to be dissolved in milk for this purpose.

SARCOLOGY is that part of anatomy which treats of the soft parts, viz. the muscles, intestines, arteries, veins, nerves, and fat. See Anatomy.