physiological saline
noun
: a solution of a salt or salts that is essentially isotonic with tissue fluids or blood
Word History
First Known Use
1927, in the meaning defined above
Medical Definition
physiological saline
noun
: 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