Dictionary

physiological saline

noun

Definition of PHYSIOLOGICAL SALINE

:  a solution of a salt or salts that is essentially isotonic with tissue fluids or blood
ADVERTISEMENT

First Known Use of PHYSIOLOGICAL SALINE

1896
Medical Dictionary

physiological saline

noun

Medical Definition of PHYSIOLOGICAL SALINE

:  a solution of a salt or salts that is essentially isotonic with tissue fluids or blood; especially :  an approximately 0.9 percent solution of sodium chloride—called also normal saline solution, normal salt solution, physiological saline solution, physiological salt solution

Browse

Next Word in the Dictionary: physiological sprayPrevious Word in the Dictionary: physiological psychologyAll Words Near: physiological saline
ADVERTISEMENT
How to use a word that (literally) drives some people nuts.
Test your vocab with our fun, fast game
Ailurophobia, and 9 other unusual fears