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hemochromatosis
Hereditary disorder affecting iron metabolism in which excessive amounts of iron accumulate in the body tissues.
Note: The disorder is characterized by diabetes mellitus, liver dysfunction, and a bronze pigmentation of the skin.
- Part of Speech: noun
- Industry/Domain: Biology; Chemistry
- Category: Toxicology
- Company: National Library of Medicine
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- Walter Lane
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