sarco sine

[Gr. sarx (gen it. sarkos )=flesh; Eng. suff. -ine.] Chem.: C3HNO2=C2H4(CH3) NO2. Methylglycocine. A substance metameric with an a line and urethane, obtained by the action of baryta on creatine. It forms colorle trimetric crystals, very soluble in water, slightly in alcohol, is neutral, and has a sweetish and rather metallic taste. It is a weak base, and combines with acids to form crystalline compounds. sar-co-sis, s. [Gr., from sarkoō =to make fleshy.] [SARCOMA.] Surgery: 1. The formation of flesh. 2. A fleshy tumor; sarcoma. sar-co-sperm, s. [Pref. sarco-, and Gr. sperm a = seed.] [SARCODERM.]