Definition of "iodin" [iodin]

• Alternative form of iodine. (noun)

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• "Even though the joint appears to be clean some tincture of iodin is used, as it checks the secretion of synovia and is, in every way, beneficial."
• "In chronic distensions of tendon sheaths synovia may be aspirated and about five cubic centimeters of equal parts of tincture of iodin and alcohol is injected into the cavity."
• "A very practical and fairly successful method of treatment consists in the aspiration of a quantity of synovia and injecting tincture of iodin."