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saline l.
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a salt, of which one or both ions are poorly absorbed, administered in hypertonic solution to draw water into the intestinal lumen by osmosis; the resulting distention promotes increased peristalsis and evacuation.
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saline s.
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a solution of sodium chloride in purified water.
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saline
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A liquid that contains salt. Saline may be given through a vein if an individual becomes dehydrated.
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saline
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A sterile solution of salt (sodium chloride) and water. Medical saline is typically the same salinity (
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saline
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A salt solution (sodium chloride) similar to tears, the body's natural liquid. Used to fill the inner surface of the Lap-Band ?system to adjust the degree of restriction and the rate of weight loss.
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