hemochromatosis
noun
he·mo·chro·ma·to·sis
ˌhē-mə-ˌkrō-mə-ˈtō-səs 
: 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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Some potential risks associated with excessive iron intake include:
Iron overload: Consuming too much iron can lead to a condition called iron overload, also known as hemochromatosis.
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Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 7 Aug. 2023
Some doctors don’t know to check ferritin levels to make a diagnosis in a person with a family history of hemochromatosis.
—Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 7 Aug. 2023
One dolphin that had especially high insulin levels compared to others, also had a 10-year history of iron overload, or hemochromatosis.
—Andrew Moseman, Discover Magazine, 19 Feb. 2010
Having too much iron in the body causes a condition called hemochromatosis.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 15 Dec. 2022
Untreated, hemochromatosis ultimately leads to multiorgan failure and death.
—Jennifer C. Lovejoy, Scientific American, 7 Dec. 2022
The treatment for hemochromatosis is straightforward: regular blood donation until iron levels return to normal.
—Jennifer C. Lovejoy, Scientific American, 7 Dec. 2022
However, until recently, the American Red Cross has not accepted blood donations from people with hereditary hemochromatosis.
—Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 10 Oct. 2022
Hereditary hemochromatosis is caused by the body absorbing too much iron due to a genetic defect.
—Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 10 Oct. 2022
Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 7 Aug. 2023
Some doctors don’t know to check ferritin levels to make a diagnosis in a person with a family history of hemochromatosis.
—Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 7 Aug. 2023
One dolphin that had especially high insulin levels compared to others, also had a 10-year history of iron overload, or hemochromatosis.
—Andrew Moseman, Discover Magazine, 19 Feb. 2010
Having too much iron in the body causes a condition called hemochromatosis.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 15 Dec. 2022
Untreated, hemochromatosis ultimately leads to multiorgan failure and death.
—Jennifer C. Lovejoy, Scientific American, 7 Dec. 2022
The treatment for hemochromatosis is straightforward: regular blood donation until iron levels return to normal.
—Jennifer C. Lovejoy, Scientific American, 7 Dec. 2022
However, until recently, the American Red Cross has not accepted blood donations from people with hereditary hemochromatosis.
—Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 10 Oct. 2022
Hereditary hemochromatosis is caused by the body absorbing too much iron due to a genetic defect.
—Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 10 Oct. 2022
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hemochromatosis
noun
he·mo·chro·ma·to·sis
variants
or chiefly British haemochromatosis
plural hemochromatoses
-ˌsēz
: 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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