iodism

[ ahy-uh-diz-uhm ]

noun

, Pathology.

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

iodism

/ ˈaɪəˌdɪzəm /

noun

1. poisoning induced by ingestion of iodine or its compounds

Word History and Origins

Origin of iodism¹

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

Example Sentences

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

From Project Gutenberg

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

From Project Gutenberg

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.

From Project Gutenberg

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

From Project Gutenberg

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

From Project Gutenberg