hemochromatosis | ||
1. | [ noun ] (medicine,pathology) 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: | iron-storage_disease iron_overload bronzed_diabetes | |
Related terms: | pathology acquired_hemochromatosis classic_hemochromatosis | |
Similar spelling: |
homochromatic |