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hemochromatosis [¦hē·mō‚krō·mə′tō·səs] (medicine) A disorder of iron metabolism characterized by excessive accumulation of iron in the liver and other tissues and by development of severe cirrhosis. 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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The patient received frequent blood transfusions and monthly intravenous deferoxamine for secondary hemochromatosis. Association between hemochromatosis genotype and lead exposure among elderly men: the Normative Aging Study. Also, the risk of diabetes is high in people with iron overload, a disorder called hemochromatosis. |
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