Solution
Solution (medicine)
Solution (pronunciation: /səˈluːʃ(ə)n/) is a term used in medicine to describe a homogeneous mixture composed of two or more substances. In the context of medicine, a solution often refers to a liquid preparation that contains one or more dissolved chemical substances intended for administration or application to the body.
Etymology
The term 'solution' is derived from the Latin word 'solutio', which means 'a loosening or dissolving'.
Types of Solutions
There are several types of solutions used in medicine, including:
- Isotonic solution: A solution that has the same salt concentration as the normal cells of the body and the blood.
- Hypotonic solution: A solution that has less solute and more water than another solution.
- Hypertonic solution: A solution that has more solute and less water than another solution.
Related Terms
- Solvent: The substance in which the solute is dissolved to form a solution.
- Solute: The substance that is dissolved in a solvent to form a solution.
- Suspension (medicine): A heterogeneous mixture in which the solute particles do not dissolve but are dispersed throughout the solvent.
- Emulsion: A type of solution where both the solute and the solvent are liquids, but the solute is dispersed in the solvent in the form of tiny droplets.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Solution
- Wikipedia's article - Solution
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