HEMOCHROMATOSIS


Meaning of HEMOCHROMATOSIS in English

“+ noun

Etymology: New Latin, from hem- + chromatosis

: a disease characterized by widespread deposition of iron-containing pigments (as hemosiderin) in the tissues resulting in bronzing of the skin, associated with cirrhosis of the liver and pancreas and frequently with diabetic symptoms, and occurring usually in males — called also bronze diabetes

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