crystalloids
/ˈkrɪstəˌlɔɪdz/
noun
- Substances that can dissolve in water and form crystals, or the crystals themselves.
- The lab technician studied the crystalloids under a microscope.
- Many minerals in nature are crystalloids that form beautiful shapes.
- Salt and sugar are common crystalloids that dissolve easily in water.
- In medicine, a solution containing small molecules that can pass through cell membranes, used for fluid replacement.
- Saline is a type of crystalloid used in hospitals worldwide.
- The doctor ordered a crystalloid solution to rehydrate the patient.
- During surgery, crystalloids are often given to maintain blood pressure.