physiologic saline

phys·i·o·log·ic sa·line

Avoid the obsolete phrase normal saline, which is easily misinterpreted as 1 N sodium chloride.An isotonic aqueous solution of salts, containing 0.9% sodium chloride.

phys·i·o·log·ic sa·line

(fiz'ē-ŏ-loj'ik sā'lēn) An isotonic aqueous solution of salts, containing 0.9% sodium chloride.