Saline

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

**Definition:** A solution of salt and water. Saline usually refers to normal or physiological saline, which is an aqueous solution containing 0.9% sodium chloride.

**Synonyms:** - ISOTONIC SODIUM CHLORIDE SOLUTION - Normal Saline - Normal saline - Sodium Chloride 0.9% - saline