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mercurous iodide — Used externally as an ointment in eye diseases. SYN: mercury protoiodide, yellow mercury iodide. * * * mercurous iodide n a yellow amorphous powder Hg2I2 formerly used to treat syphilis … Medical dictionary
mercury — A dense liquid metallic element, atomic no. 80, atomic wt. 200.59; used in thermometers, barometers, manometers, and other scientific instruments; some salts and organic mercurials are used medicinally; care must be followed with its handling;… … Medical dictionary