potassium iodide


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potassium iodide

n.
A white crystalline compound, KI, used in photography and medicine, as an analytical reagent, and in table salt as a source of dietary iodine.
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Noun 1. potassium iodide - a crystalline salt in organic synthesis and in making photographic emulsions and in iodized table salt
iodide - a salt or ester of hydriodic acid
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Many countries stockpile potassium iodide products to have as a preventive measure in case of sudden radiation exposure, but there are still many countries that have not taken sufficient action in this area.
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AIT: Amiodarone-induced thyrotoxicosis GD: Graves' disease KI: Potassium iodide MAbs: Monoclonal antibodies MMI: Methimazole NIS: Sodium iodide symporter NTADs: Nonthionamide antithyroid drugs PTU: Propylthiouracil SMLs: Small-molecule ligands SSKI: Saturated solution of potassium iodide TRAb: Thyrotropin receptor antibodies TSHR: Thyroid-stimulating hormone receptor.
Nonthionamide Drugs for the Treatment of Hyperthyroidism: From Present to Future
Lead acetate (PbAc), meso-2,3-dimercaptosuccinic acid (DMSA), potassium iodide (KI) and chlorophyll (Chl) were purchased from Sigma-Aldrich (USA).
EFFECTS OF MESO-2,3-DIMERCAPTOSUCCINIC ACID, POTASSIUM IODIDE AND CHLOROPHYLL ON LEAD ACCUMULATION IN MALE MICE
Safety and efficacy of oral potassium iodide in chromoblastomycosis.
Chromoblastomycosis: a case report from Bihar, India
Potassium iodide may be used as a treatment for thyroid storm - a life-threatening complication of hyperthyroidism," Ghuloum said.
Kuwait upgrades nuclear safety measures
This canine was initially given potassium iodide for the treatment, as this drug was previously described as a treatment option (ALVAREZ et al., 2013); however, the poor response to this treatment led to the replacement of potassium iodide with itraconazole associated with terbinafine.
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The present paper reports lumpy jaw in four buffaloes with achievement of complete recovery by treatment with antibiotics and Potassium iodide.
Clinico-therapeutic management of actinomycosis--a clinical study of 4 buffaloes
note: Potassium iodide [KI] can be found at your pharmacy, without a prescription.
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The published study compared the bioavailability and effects of two-week supplementation of naturally-occurring iodine from Seagreens to potassium iodide (KI), an artificial source of iodine.
Study illustrates benefits of seaweed-based iodine

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