Lugol's iodine
Lugol's Iodine
Lugol's iodine, also known as aqueous iodine and strong iodine solution, is a solution of potassium iodide with iodine in water. Named after the French physician J.G.A. Lugol, it is a medication and disinfectant used for a number of purposes.
Pronunciation
Lugol's iodine: /ˈluːɡɒlz ˈaɪədaɪn/
Etymology
The term "Lugol's iodine" is named after the French physician J.G.A. Lugol, who first made the solution in 1829. The term "iodine" comes from the Greek word iodes, meaning "violet".
Usage
Lugol's iodine is used in medicine primarily for the treatment of hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid). It is also used as a disinfectant and antiseptic in the treatment of minor wounds and abrasions. In addition, it is used in the Gram stain procedure in microbiology.
Related Terms
- Iodine: A chemical element with the symbol I and atomic number 53.
- Potassium iodide: An inorganic compound with the chemical formula KI.
- Hyperthyroidism: A condition in which the thyroid gland is overactive and makes excessive amounts of thyroid hormone.
- Gram stain: A method of staining bacterial cells while viewing them under a microscope.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Lugol's iodine
- Wikipedia's article - Lugol's iodine
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