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Iodine

in chemistry, a haloid monacalled kelp. in chronic skin diseases and over en- In pharmacy, iodine is used externally Obtained from the ash of sea-weeds called kelp.

In pharmacy, iodine is used externally or to kill parasites. It may be applied in the form of a liniment, a solution, a in chronic skin diseases and over enor an ointment. The vapor joints to alter action or cause absorption, or to kill parasites. It may be applied an inhalation in some forms of chronic in the form of a liniment, a solution, a tincture iodi (vapor of iodine) may be used as iodine is useful for rendering very trans- parent objects more distinct. iodine is useful for rendering very transparent objects more distinct.

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