Definition

Short for tromethamine, a pharmaceutical buffering agent used primarily in medical contexts to neutralize excess acid in the body—basically a chemical peacemaker for your bloodstream's pH drama. Pronounced 'TRIS' or referenced as THAM, it's the unsung hero of emergency medicine and certain specialized treatments.

Example Usage

The trauma team administered tris to counteract the severe acidosis from the patient's overdose.

Source: Pharmaceutical nomenclature, Medical Dictionary

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