What it means
The beginning of words about things that are equal. An isotonic IV fluid, such as 0.9% sodium chloride, has the same concentration of particles as blood. Isolation keeps a client apart, but comes from a different root meaning island.
At a glance
| Also written | is/o |
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Related terms
osmolarity
The amount of dissolved particles in a set volume of fluid, which decides which way water moves.