hemochromatosis (n.)

  1. pathology in which iron accumulates in the tissues; characterized by bronzed skin and enlarged liver and diabetes mellitus and abnormalities of the pancreas and the joints

    [ Syn: iron-storage disease , iron overload , bronzed diabetes ]

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