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iron metabolism [′ī·ərn mə′tab·ə‚liz·əm] (biochemistry) The chemical and physiological processes involved in absorption of iron from the intestine and in its role in erythrocytes. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Iron metabolism may play a critical role in neurodegenerative processes (Lee et al. Disorders of iron metabolism and sideroblastic anemia: iron deficiency, in Nathan DG, Orkin SH, Ginsburg D, Look AT (eds): Nathan and Oski's Hematology of Infancy and Childhood. a disorder of iron metabolism with excess deposition of iron in the tissues, bronze skin pigmentation, cirrhosis, and diabetes mellitus. |
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