"D5W" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: Initialism of dextrose 5 (percent in) water. Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} D5W (uncountable)
  1. A five-percent (by volume) solution of dextrose, suitable for intravenous injection. Tags: uncountable Related terms: D10W, D20W
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