Saline

saline /sa·line/ (sa´len) (sa´lin) salty; of the nature of a salt; containing a salt or salts.

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normal saline , physiological saline physiologic saline solution.

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sa·line (sln, -ln)

adj.

1. Of, relating to, or containing salt; salty.

2. Of or relating to chemical salts.

n.

1. A salt of magnesium or of the alkalis, used in medicine as a cathartic.

2. A saline solution, especially one that is isotonic to blood.

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Saline

A salt solution in water. Normal saline has the same salt concentration as the body, 0.9%.

Mentioned in: Deviated Septum, Nasal Irrigation, Retinal Detachment, Stomach Flushing, Vitrectomy

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saline (sā´lēn),

adj salty; of the nature of a salt; containing a salt or salts.

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saline

salty; of the nature of a salt.

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saline cathartic

see saline cathartic.

saline drench

an orally administered preparation of electrolytes in water used in racehorses but more particularly in endurance and event horses in which heavy electrolyte losses in sweat are likely. A variety of formulations is used but all contain sodium, potassium, calcium and magnesium ions; some also contain glucose.

saline solution

a solution of salt (sodium chloride) in purified water. Physiological saline solution is a 0.9% solution of sodium chloride and water and is isotonic, i.e. of the same osmotic pressure as blood serum.

saline water poisoning

see sodium chloride poisoning.

saline waters

waters from surface running mineral springs, water obtained from natural underground storages in artesian and subartesian bores.