iodin
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a variation of
iodine.
iodinenouna 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
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After thoroughly cleansing the opening of the wound and its surroundings, tincture of iodin should be injected directly into the wound.
From Special Report on Diseases of Cattle by United States. Bureau of Animal Industry
We must again draw upon the resources of experience in the form of blisters, the fomentations, the iodin, and the mercurial ointments, as heretofore mentioned.
From Special Report on Diseases of the Horse by Charles B. Michener
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
If this treatment fails, the use of iodin and mercurial preparations is recommended.
From Special Report on Diseases of the Horse by Charles B. Michener