Definition of hemochromatosis
: 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
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Origin and Etymology of hemochromatosis
New Latin, from hem- + chromat- + -osis
First Known Use: 1899
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hemochromatosis
Medical Definition of hemochromatosis
hemochromatoses
\-ˌsēz\play: a hereditary disorder of metabolism that involves the deposition of iron-containing pigments in the tissues, is characterized especially by joint or abdominal pain, weakness, and fatigue, may lead to bronzing of the skin, arthritis, diabetes, cirrhosis, or heart disease if untreated, and typically affects men more often than women—compare hemosiderosis
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