The spelling of the word "iodoserum" can be explained using IPA phonetic transcription. The word is composed of two root words: "iodo," meaning relating to iodine or containing iodine, and "serum," meaning the clear, yellowish fluid that circulates through the blood. The pronunciation of "iodoserum" is /aɪəʊˈdəʊsɛrəm/. The "io" is pronounced as "eye-oh" with a long "i" sound, while "dose" is pronounced with a long "o" sound like "dohs", and "serum" is pronounced with a short "e" sound as "sɛrəm."
Trade name of a preparation of iodine with blood-serum, employed as a substitute for the iodides.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.
The word "iodoserum" is derived from two Latin roots - "iodo" and "serum".
- "Iodo" refers to iodine, an element that is added to certain solutions for its medicinal properties. The term "iodo-" is derived from the Greek word "iodes", meaning "violet-colored", which describes the color of iodine vapor.
- "Serum" is a Latin word that translates to "whey" or "fluid whey". In a medical context, "serum" refers to the clear, watery portion of blood without cells or clotting factors.
Therefore, "iodoserum" combines the Latin "iodo" with "serum" to create a word that describes a solution incorporating iodine, typically used for its therapeutic properties.