tincture of iodine
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a tincture consisting of a solution of iodine in ethyl alcohol; applied topically to wounds as an antiseptic
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Tincture of iodine is a solution of iodine in alcohol, often used as an antiseptic to prevent skin infections or to treat minor wounds and cuts. Its a topical disinfectant that works by killing or inhibiting the growth of bacteria on the skin.
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