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A group of diseases marked clinically by muscular weak ness, absent muscle tone, or episodic muscular paralysis. The diseases are caused by congenital defects in the cell membrane proteins that move ions into and out of the cell. These defects alter the cells’ resting potential, action potential, or both, and make them “fire” in effectively.…

The use of iodine medication, as in treating goiter due to iodine deficiency.  

Iodophilia in which color changes occur within the cells.  

A condition in which certain cells, especially polymorphonuclear leukocytes, when stained, show a pronounced affinity for iodine. These cells turn a brownish-red color. It is seen in pathologic conditions such as acute infections and anemia.  

A yellow crystalline substance with a disagreeable odor, produced by the action of iodine on acetone in the presence of an alkali. Used topically, it has mild antibacterial action.  

To administer or impregnate with iodine, most commonly as a fortification of salt.  

A radiographic contrast medium combination of iodipamide and meglumine used to aid in x-ray examination of the gallbladder.