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1. hemochromatosis
noun. 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.
Synonyms
Etymology
- -osis (English)
- chromat- (English)
- hemo- (English)
Sentences with hemochromatosis
1. Noun, singular or mass
Although there are several types of blood tests that are used to identify iron levels in the body, a liver biopsy is the most accurate test for diagnosing hemochromatosis.
2. Verb, past participle
If you have hemochromatosis, a condition that causes your body to store too much iron, high intakes of vitamin C could make your condition worse and damage your tissues.
