physiological salt solution

American  

noun

Pharmacology.

1. isotonic sodium chloride solution.

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Etymology

Origin of physiological salt solution

First recorded in 1920–25

Example Sentences

In cases of anaemia, stimulants, vigorous massage, artificial respiration and injection of physiological salt solution are indicated.

From Common Diseases of Farm Animals by Craig, R. A., D. V. M.

The staining also succeeds in "surviving" organs, and is best effected by allowing small pieces to float in physiological salt solution, to which a trace of neutral red is added, under plentiful access of air.

From Histology of the Blood Normal and Pathological by Myers, W.

This is due to the drying out of the nerve and is prevented by keeping it wet with a physiological salt solution.

From Physiology and Hygiene for Secondary Schools by Walters, Francis M.

The New Hygiene.16.A physiological salt solution is prepared by dissolving .6 of a gram of common salt in 100 cc. of distilled water or pure cistern water.

From Physiology and Hygiene for Secondary Schools by Walters, Francis M.

Dilute with physiological salt solution on a glass slide and examine with a compound microscope.

From Physiology and Hygiene for Secondary Schools by Walters, Francis M.