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

The stand carries a support for the frog or other animal to be experimented upon, and a bottle of physiological salt solution kept warm by a spirit lamp beneath.

From Scientific American Supplement, No. 561, October 2, 1886 by Various

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.

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.

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 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.