iodismn.
/ˈʌɪədɪz(ə)m/, U.S. /ˈaɪəˌdɪzəm/ Pathology.
A morbid state induced by excessive or long-continued medicinal use of iodine (or its compounds).
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iodism1832
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1832 R. Christison Treat. Poisons (ed. 2) iv. 175 This affection, which in conformity with the name he [Dr. Jahn] has given it, may be termed Iodism [Iodkrankheit], he contrasts with mercurialism.
1861 F. J. Bumstead Pathol. & Treatm. Venereal Dis. ii. v. 531 Iodide of potassium in large doses sometimes gives rise to a combination of symptoms known under the name of ‘iodism’, and consisting of a sensation of oppression in the head, tinnitus aurium, neuralgia, spasmodic action of the muscles [etc.].
1876 J. Harley Royle's Man. Materia Med. (ed. 6) 77.
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