iodophilia

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noun

The property of being iodophilic: an affinity for iodine, such as is demonstrated by the white blood cells of people with certain medical conditions.

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Meanings

nouniodophilia (uncountable)
  1. uncountableThe property of being iodophilic: an affinity for iodine, such as is demonstrated by the white blood cells of people with certain medical conditions.

Origin

From iodo- + -philia.

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APA

iodophilia. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/iodophilia

MLA

“iodophilia.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/iodophilia. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “iodophilia,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/iodophilia.

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