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iodism

[ ahy-uh-diz-uhm ]
/ ˈaɪ əˌdɪz əm /

noun Pathology.

poisoning caused by sensitivity to or overuse of iodine or its compounds.

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Origin of iodism

First recorded in 1825–35; iod- + -ism

Words nearby iodism

iodine-induced hyperthyroidism, iodine stain, iodinophil, iodinophilous, iodipamide, iodism, iodize, iodized oil, iodo-, iodochlorhydroxyquin, iododerma
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British Dictionary definitions for iodism

iodism
/ (ˈaɪəˌdɪzəm) /

noun

poisoning induced by ingestion of iodine or its compounds
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Medical definitions for iodism

iodism
[ ī′ə-dĭz′əm ]

n.

Poisoning by iodine, characterized by severe coryza, an acneform eruption, weakness, salivation, and foul breath.
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