Scirrhoblepharoncus

(skir-o-blef-ar-ong' -kus). A hard tumor of the eyelid. Science (si' -ens). Systematized knowledge of the order of nature. " Science is that knowledge which enables us to demonstrate, so far as our limited faculties permit, that the appearances which we recognize in the world around us are dependent in definite ways on certain properties of matter; science is that knowledge which enables or tends to enable us to a ign to its true place in the series of events constituting the universe, any and every thing which Scirrhocele (skir'-o-sel). Scirrhous tumor of the testicle. we can perceive.'' (E. Ray Lankester.) S., Christian, a method of treating disease upon principles similar to those upon which faith-cure rests. Scientific (si-en-tif'-ik). Relating to science. That which is based upon science. Scirrhosarca (skir-o-sar'-kah). The hardening of the flesh of new-born infants; sclerema of infants. Scientist isi'-en-tist. one versed in science. A savant; Scieropia (si-er-o'-pe-ah). Defective vision in which all objects appear dark. Scilla (sil'-ah). Squill. The bulb f S. maritima or Urginea maritima, found near the edit err an ean Sea. Its properties are due to a glucod, scillitoxin, and several other principles. It acts like digitalis upon the circulation. In large doses it omiting and purging. It is diuretic and expectorant. Incases of nephritis it should be used with caution, as it may prove irritant to the kidneys. Dose gr. j-iv. S., Acetum, vinegar of squill," 10 per cent, in strength. Dose S., Fid. Ext. S.. Oxymel (B. P.'). Dose S., Pil., Comp. (B. P.) Dose gr. v-x. Syr., has of vinegar of squill, 45, sugar 80, water q s.. Dose J -ij. S., Syr., Comp., fid. ext. squill and fid. ext. neg a, each 80, tartar emetic 2, precipitated calcium phosphate 10, sugar 750, water q. s. Dose n. Resembling a scirrhus.