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