Description

Sodium Iodide is a chemical compound used in various medical applications, including imaging and treatment of thyroid conditions. It is a source of iodine, which is essential for the production of thyroid hormones.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that Sodium Iodide might be referred to in clinical settings as 'yoduro sódico' or 'yoduro de sodio'. It is important to maintain a formal register and avoid colloquial terms. Ensure clarity when discussing its uses in diagnostics or treatment to prevent confusion with other iodine compounds.

Example Sentences

EN: The doctor prescribed Sodium Iodide for the patient's thyroid scan.

ES: El médico prescribió yoduro de sodio para el escáner de tiroides del paciente.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing Sodium Iodide with Potassium Iodide; mispronouncing 'yoduro' as 'yoduro'; using informal terms instead of the canonical term.