English noun: Ringer's solution | |||
1. | Ringer's solution (substance) 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 | ||
Synonyms | Ringer solution | ||
Broader (hypernym) | isosmotic solution, isotonic solution | ||