Potassium Iodide

Definition

Potassium Iodide is a salt compound made up of potassium ions and iodide ions. It's often used in medicine and radiation emergencies due to its ability to protect the thyroid gland.

Related terms

Salt:

A compound resulting from the reaction of an acid with a base, containing replaced hydrogen ion(s) from the acid by metal ion(s) or another positive ion(s).

Thyroid Gland: An organ in the human body that produces hormones regulating growth and development through metabolism rate control.

Radiation Therapy: The use of high-energy radiation to shrink tumors and kill cancer cells.