Main Entry: Locke's solution

Variant(s): also Locke solution \ˈläk(s)-\

Function: noun

: a solution isotonic with blood plasma that contains the chlorides of sodium, potassium, and calcium and sodium bicarbonate and dextrose and is used similarly to physiological saline

Locke, Frank Spiller (1871–1949), British physiologist. Locke introduced his solution in 1894.