1. iodine - Noun
2. iodine - Verb
A nonmetallic element, of the halogen group, occurring always in combination, as in the iodides. When isolated it is in the form of dark gray metallic scales, resembling plumbago, soft but brittle, and emitting a chlorinelike odor. Symbol I. Atomic weight 126.5. If heated, iodine volatilizes in beautiful violet vapors.
Source: Webster's dictionaryI dont have a thyroid anymore. I had radioactive iodine treatment, which destroyed my thyroid. I take medication every day. Gail Devers
I like to do projects in which you can see statistical results. I am very happy for all these small children, who have been the biggest group of victims of iodine deficiency. Anatoly Karpov
Bulgaria is the first state that has been awarded for its excellent fight against iodine deficiency by UNICEF. Anatoly Karpov
The thyroid cells take up iodine with particular avidity and are able to store it up in great quantities. Emil Theodor Kocher
After a round of medication made from iodine and quinine, he observed many differences in the colour of his iris. Source: Internet
A family of selenium-dependent enzymes called deiodinases converts T4 to T3 (the active hormone) by removing an iodine atom from the outer tyrosine ring. Source: Internet