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Medical Definition of Iodophors

1. Complexes of iodine and non-ionic surface-active agent acting as carrier and solubilizing agent for the iodine in water. Iodophors usually enhance bactericidal activity of iodine, reduce vapor pressure and odour, minimise staining, and allow wide dilution with water. Pharmacological action: anti-infective agents, local. (12 Dec 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Iodophors

Literary usage of Iodophors

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Mineral Tolerance of Animals by National Research Council (U. S.) (2005)
"EDDI is used at relatively high levels to prevent or treat foot rot and soft tissue lumpy jaw in cattle (Miller and Tillapaugh, 1966). iodophors are widely ..."

2. Biosafety in the Laboratory: Prudent Practices for the Handling and Disposal by National Research Council (U. S.) (1989)
"... or transpor t of waste, eg, the addition of liquid chlorine bleach, iodophors, or phenolic disinfectants to pipette discard pans at work stations. ..."

3. Essentials for Animal Research: A Primer for Research Personnel by B. Taylor Bennett (1996)
"Some of the most frequently used chemical solutions for preoperative surgical skin preparation are: chlorhexidine, iodophors and povidone-iodine surgical ..."

4. Recommended Infection-Control Practices for Dentistryedited by Barbara F. Gooch edited by Barbara F. Gooch (1998)
"These intermediate- level disinfectants include phenolics, iodophors, and chlorine-containing compounds. Because mycobacteria are among the most resistant ..."

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