Isotonic Solution (Noun)
Meaning
A solution having the same osmotic pressure as blood.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- The medical team administered an isotonic solution to the patient to prevent dehydration and maintain proper fluid balance.
- The nurse used an isotonic solution as a vehicle to deliver medication to the patient through an IV.
- An isotonic solution was chosen for the experiment to prevent any shrinkage or swelling of the cells being studied.
- The instructions called for mixing the powder with an isotonic solution to create the solution for injection.
- The pharmacist checked to ensure that the solution being given to the patient was an isotonic solution to prevent any adverse reactions.