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Food and Nutrition: haemochromatosis

hemochromatosis

Iron overload; excessive absorption and storage of iron in the body, commonly the result of a genetic defect, leading to tissue damage (including diabetes) and bronze coloration of the skin. Sometimes called bronze diabetes. See also iron storage; siderosis.

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A type of diabetes associated with hemochromatosis.

 
 
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