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In medicine, saline is a general term referring to a sterile solution of sodium chloride (table salt) in water, frequently used for intravenous infusion, rinsing contact lenses, nasal irrigation, and the yogic practice called jala neti. Saline solutions are available in various formulations for different purposes. Salines are also used in cell biology, molecular biology and biochemistry experiments.