Ringer's solution

Ring·er's solution

noun \ˈriŋ-ərz-\

Definition of RINGER'S SOLUTION

: an aqueous solution of calcium chloride, sodium chloride, and potassium chloride that provides a medium essentially isotonic to many animal tissues and is used topically to irrigate tissues or intravenously to replenish fluids and electrolytes —called also Ringer solution

Origin of RINGER'S SOLUTION

Sidney Ringer †1910 English physician

First Known Use: 1893