noun
- plural of iodism; pathological conditions or symptoms caused by excessive intake or exposure to iodine or iodine compounds.
Usage: medical; technical
Examples
- Chronic iodisms can develop in workers exposed to iodine vapors in laboratory settings.
- The patient's iodisms included skin rashes and respiratory irritation after prolonged iodine exposure.
- Medical literature documents various iodisms resulting from excessive use of iodine-based disinfectants.
- Symptoms of iodisms may include metallic taste, salivation, and gastrointestinal distress.