Noun: A disease characterised by a bronzing of the skin, liver degeneration and hardening, and often diabetes, caused by the absorption of an excessive amount of iron by the bloodstream and the depositing the iron containing pigments in the skin, liver and in other organs and tissues. Also known as Bronze Diabetes. See Haemosiderosis .
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<haematology> A rare genetic disease that results in the over abundance of iron in the body tissues. ... Organs affected include the liver, brain, heart and kidneys. Complications include liver dysfunction, diabetes, changes in skin pigmentation, heart problems, arthritis and testicular atrophy. ... Treatment includes therapeutic venesection ...
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a genetic disorder in which too much iron is absorbed from food
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