Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

lugo

Noun

/ˈluːɡoʊ/

Definition

A term used to describe a kind of thick, dark fluid or substance that can have medical significance, especially in reference to a solution of iodine in water used for antiseptic purposes.

Examples

Before a surgical procedure, the doctor applied lugo to the area as an antiseptic.
Lugo can be used to test the presence of starch in foods, turning blue-black when iodine interacts with it.

Meaning

In medical contexts, ‘lugo’ often refers to Lugol’s solution, which is a solution of potassium iodide and iodine in water, commonly used for disinfection and as an antiseptic.