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physiological saline |
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physiological, physiologic 1. pertaining to physiology; 2. normal; not pathological. Conforming to the normal function of an organ or the body as a whole. physiological age age as measured by events rather than years. For example: first-calf heifer, fourth litter sow, stallion in his fourth season. physiological saline
0.9% solution of sodium chloride. See also normal saline. saline, physiological A 0.9% sterile solution of sodium chloride in water. This concentration of sodium chloride is considered approximately isotonic with the tears. It is used to store and rinse soft contact lenses, to irrigate the eye, etc. Syn. normal saline; NaCl 0.9%. See eyewash; irrigation; isotonic solution. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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