Ringer's Solution (Noun)
Meaning
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.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- The doctor ordered a liter of Ringer's solution to be administered intravenously to the dehydrated patient.
- Ringer's solution was used as a medium for the in vitro preparation of the tissue sample in the laboratory experiment.
- The researcher carefully mixed the Ringer's solution to ensure it was isotonic to the animal tissues being studied.
- In emergency situations, Ringer's solution can be used to treat severe dehydration when other fluids are not available.
- The medical team used Ringer's solution to rehydrate the athlete who had suffered from severe heat exhaustion during the marathon.