iodism

[ ahy-uh-diz-uhm ]

/ ˈaɪ əˌdɪz əm /

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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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How to use iodism in a sentence

Other men are readily affected by very small quantities, and quickly experience the symptoms of Iodism.
The Action of Medicines in the System|Frederick William Headland
The claim that Iodia is therapeutically efficient without producing iodism therefore justifies suspicion, to put it mildly.
The Propaganda for Reform in Proprietary Medicines, Vol. 1 of 2|Various
The reason Iodia does not produce iodism is that, in the doses recommended, the iodin action is extremely feeble.
The Propaganda for Reform in Proprietary Medicines, Vol. 1 of 2|Various
Finally, the suggestion that by the use of Three Chlorides iodids may be prevented from causing iodism is absurd.
The Propaganda for Reform in Proprietary Medicines, Vol. 1 of 2|Various

The disadvantages of iodism and nausea frequently associated with iodides never occur with Collosol Iodine.
The Propaganda for Reform in Proprietary Medicines, Vol. 2 of 2|Various

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 ]

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