Salt

What does "Salt" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.

Explanation

In the context of medicine, "salt" often refers to a chemical compound that is formed from the reaction of an acid with a base. This is not the same as the common table salt we use in cooking, although table salt is a type of salt. In medicine, different types of salts are used in drugs to improve their effectiveness or stability. For example, many medications are made more effective by being combined with certain salts.

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