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iodism

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I´o`dism
n.1.(Med.) A morbid state produced by the use of iodine and its compounds, and characterized by palpitation, depression, and general emaciation, with a pustular eruption upon the skin.
iodism
a disease resulting from excessive intake of iodine or its compounds; iodine poisoning.
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Iodism refers to a chronic toxicity that occurs in all individuals when given iodine in sufficiently high doses over a long enough period of time--but the required dose and duration are highly individual.
Use of Iodine for Water Disinfection: Iodine Toxicity and Maximum ... by Hollowell, Joe / Environmental Health Perspectives
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