Haemochromatosis

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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.

A type of diabetes associated with hemochromatosis.

Haemochromatosis (or Hemochromatosis) can refer to:

• HFE hereditary hemochromatosis, also called Hemochromatosis type 1. Note that in older literature this is the type implied by Hemochromatosis
• Any one of the Iron overload disorders

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