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i⋅o⋅dism

  [ahy-uh-diz-uhm]
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–noun Pathology.
poisoning caused by sensitivity to or overuse of iodine or its compounds.
Origin:
1825–35; iod- + -ism
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Main Entry: io·dism
Pronunciation: 'I-&-"diz-&m
Function: noun
: an abnormal local and systemic condition resulting from overdosage with,prolonged use of, or sensitivity to iodine or iodine compounds and marked by ptyalism, coryza, frontal headache, emaciation, and skin eruptions
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iodism i·o·dism (ī'ə-dĭz'əm)
n.
Poisoning by iodine, characterized by severe coryza, an acneform eruption, weakness, salivation, and foul breath.

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