Sodium iodide
Sodium iodide
Sodium iodide (pronunciation: SO-dee-um EYE-oh-dide) is a white, crystalline salt with the formula NaI. It is used in the medical field for a variety of purposes, including as a treatment for thyroid conditions and in certain types of medical imaging.
Etymology
The term "sodium iodide" is derived from the names of its constituent elements. "Sodium" comes from the English word "soda", which in turn comes from the Medieval Latin "soda", referring to certain kinds of salt. "Iodide" comes from the Greek "iodes", meaning "violet".
Uses
Sodium iodide is used in medicine primarily for its role in the treatment of thyroid disease. It is also used in certain types of medical imaging, such as nuclear medicine scans.
Related Terms
- Iodine: A chemical element that is a component of sodium iodide.
- Thyroid: A gland in the neck that produces hormones. Sodium iodide is used to treat certain conditions of the thyroid.
- Nuclear medicine: A medical specialty that uses radioactive substances, such as sodium iodide, in the diagnosis and treatment of disease.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Sodium iodide
- Wikipedia's article - Sodium iodide
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