Sodium Chloride

**Semantic type:** Inorganic Chemical|Pharmacologic Substance

**Definition:** A metal halide composed of sodium and chloride with sodium and chloride replacement capabilities. When depleted in the body, sodium must be replaced in order to maintain intracellular osmolarity, nerve conduction, muscle contraction and normal renal function.

**Synonyms:** - NaCl - SODIUM CHLORIDE - Salt - Salt