hemochromatosis

One entry found for hemochromatosis.

Main Entry: he·mo·chro·ma·to·sis
Pronunciation: "hE-m&-"krO-m&-'tO-s&s
Function: noun
Etymology: New Latin, from hem- + chromat- + -osis
: a hereditary disorder of metabolism involving the deposition of iron-containing pigments in the tissues that is characterized especially by joint or abdominal pain, weakness, and fatigue and that may lead to bronzing of the skin, arthritis, diabetes, cirrhosis, or heart disease if untreated