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

“I’ll pick ones made of physiological salt solution,” she said.

From New York Times

He was able in the first place, like Rindfleisch, to produce the exit of the nuclei from the cells by the addition of "physiological" salt solution to fresh blood, and is of the opinion that the exit of the nucleus from the erythroblasts only takes place artificially.

From Project Gutenberg

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 Project Gutenberg

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

From Project Gutenberg

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

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