iodism

[ ahy-uh-diz-uh m ]

/ ˈaɪ əˌdɪz əm /

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

Origin of iodism

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

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

The Propaganda for Reform in Proprietary Medicines, Vol. 2 of 2 |Various
Other men are readily affected by very small quantities, and quickly experience the symptoms of Iodism.

The Action of Medicines in the System |Frederick William Headland
Symptoms of iodism cannot be avoided by the administration of oxyl-iodide.

The Propaganda for Reform in Proprietary Medicines, Vol. 2 of 2 |Various
The symptoms of iodism which may follow from the smaller doses usually disappear on giving a larger amount of the drug.

Manual of Surgery |Alexis Thomson and Alexander Miles

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

Special Report on Diseases of Cattle |U.S. Department of Agriculture

iodism

/ (ˈaɪəˌdɪzəm) /

poisoning induced by ingestion of iodine or its compounds

iodism

[ ī′ə-dĭz′əm ]

Poisoning by iodine, characterized by severe coryza, an acneform eruption, weakness, salivation, and foul breath.