iodism

American

[ahy-uh-diz-uhm] / ˈaɪ əˌdɪz əm /

noun

Pathology.

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

iodism British

/ ˈaɪəˌdɪzəm /

noun

poisoning induced by ingestion of iodine or its compounds

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Etymology

Origin of iodism

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

Example Sentences

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If the dose is sufficiently large signs of iodism appear in the course of a week or 10 days.

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

The symptoms of iodism which may follow from the smaller doses usually disappear on giving a larger amount of the drug.

From Manual of Surgery Volume First: General Surgery. Sixth Edition. by Thomson, Alexis

Some animals, generally the ones which show no signs of iodism, do not improve under treatment with iodid of potassium.

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

The treatment is kept up until the symptoms of iodism develop.

From Common Diseases of Farm Animals by Craig, R. A., D. V. M.

The size of the dose depends on the size of the animal and its susceptibility to iodism.

From Common Diseases of Farm Animals by Craig, R. A., D. V. M.

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