Wolff-Chaikoff block

Wolff-Chai·koff block

(vulf chī'kof),

obstruction of the organic binding of iodine and its incorporation into hormone, caused by large doses of iodine; usually transient, but in large doses in susceptible people, the effect can be prolonged and cause iodine myxedema.

Synonym(s): Wolff-Chaikoff effect

[Louis Wolff; Israel Chaikoff]

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Wolff,

Louis, U.S. cardiologist, 1898-1972.

Wolff-Chaikoff block - blocking of the organic binding of iodine and its incorporation into hormone caused by large doses of iodine. Synonym(s): Wolff-Chaikoff effect

Wolff-Chaikoff effect - Synonym(s): Wolff-Chaikoff block

Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome - an electrocardiographic pattern sometimes associated with paroxysmal tachycardia. Synonym(s): preexcitation syndrome

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