iodinophil

/ˌaɪəˈdɪnəˌfɪl/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who has an excessive or abnormal amount of iodine in their body, especially in their thyroid gland.

“The doctor was concerned about the iodinophil’s unusual symptoms, which included weight gain and fatigue.”

Synonyms

  • iodine-intoxicated individual
  • thyroid sufferer

Antonyms

  • iodine-depleted individual
  • thyroid-deficient person