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iodin

  • a variation of iodine.
    iodine
    noun
    a nonmetallic halogen element occurring at ordinary temperatures as a grayish-black crystalline solid that sublimes to a dense violet vapor when heated: used in medicine as an antiseptic. I; 126.904; 53; (solid) 4.93 at 20°C.

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Dr. Crile pointed out that iodin must be given with great caution to grown persons who may have a tendency to thyroid tumor.

From Time Magazine Archive

Injections of iodin solution, 5 grains of iodin in 1 dram of 25 per cent alcohol, may also be made into the substance of the gland.

From Special Report on Diseases of Cattle by United States. Bureau of Animal Industry

If the abscess recurs, open it again, wash it out, and inject tincture of iodin, or fill it with iodoform.

From Special Report on Diseases of Cattle by United States. Bureau of Animal Industry

In chronic distensions of tendon sheaths synovia may be aspirated and about five cubic centimeters of equal parts of tincture of iodin and alcohol is injected into the cavity.

From Lameness of the Horse Veterinary Practitioners' Series, No. 1 by John Victor Lacroix

For treatment, remove the hair and apply tincture of iodin or corrosive sublimate lotion, as advised under the last paragraph.

From Special Report on Diseases of the Horse by Charles B. Michener

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