Definitions for iodism

iodism i·o·dism

Spelling: [ahy-uh-diz-uh m]
IPA: /ˈaɪ əˌdɪz əm/

Iodism is a 6 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 9 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 10 points.

You can make 72 anagrams from letters in iodism (diimos).

Definitions for iodism

noun

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

Origin of iodism

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

Examples for iodism

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

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

The disadvantages of iodism and nausea frequently associated with iodides never occur with Collosol Iodine.

Other men are readily affected by very small quantities, and quickly experience the symptoms of iodism.

Symptoms of iodism cannot be avoided by the administration of oxyl-iodide.

Word Value for iodism
Scrable

9

Words with friends

10

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