isotonic solution

Noun
  1. A solution having the same osmotic pressure as blood (synset 114873537)
    is a type of: solution - a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances; frequently (but not necessarily) a liquid solution
    subtypes:
    • ringer solution, ringer's solution - an aqueous solution containing the chlorides of sodium and potassium and calcium that is isotonic to animal tissues; used to correct dehydration and (in physiological experiments) as a medium for in vitro preparations
    • saline, saline solution - an isotonic solution of sodium chloride and distilled water
    same as: isosmotic solution

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