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iodism

[ ahy-uh-diz-uhm ]

noun

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


iodism

/ ˈɪəˌɪə /

noun

  1. poisoning induced by ingestion of iodine or its compounds
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of iodism1

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

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

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It was known to Miss Bradley’s college mates and other friends that her thesis would be on “Iodism,” and that she had taken a year to write an elaborate book on the subject, which will soon be republished in England from the original French.

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

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

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