Tyrode solution

noun

Ty·​rode solution
variants or Tyrode's solution
: physiological saline containing sodium chloride 0.8, potassium chloride 0.02, calcium chloride 0.02, magnesium chloride 0.01, sodium bicarbonate 0.1, and sodium dihydrogen phosphate 0.005 percent

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“Tyrode solution.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/Tyrode%20solution. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.

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