iodine assessment
noun phraseUK /ˈaɪədiːn əˈsesmənt/
US /ˈaɪədaɪn əˈsesmənt/
A check to see how much iodine is in something, like your body or food.
The doctor did an iodine assessment to make sure her thyroid was healthy.
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2. A scientific test that measures iodine levels in water or soil.
The team ran an iodine assessment on the well water before using it.
3. A review of how much iodine is used in a medical or lab process.
The lab's iodine assessment showed they needed to order more supplies.
4. A study of iodine's effects on health in a group of people.
The school's iodine assessment found that many kids needed more seafood in their diet.