First Known Use: 1899
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hemochromatosis
noun he·mo·chro·ma·to·sis \ˌhē-mə-ˌkrō-mə-ˈtō-səs\
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 of HEMOCHROMATOSIS
New Latin, from hem- + chromat- + -osis
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hemochromatosis
noun he·mo·chro·ma·to·sis
plural he·mo·chro·ma·to·ses \-ˌsēz\
Medical Definition of HEMOCHROMATOSIS
: 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
—he·mo·chro·ma·tot·ic or chiefly British hae·mo·chro·ma·tot·ic \-ˈtät-ik\ adjective
Variants of HEMOCHROMATOSIS
he·mo·chro·ma·to·sis or chiefly British hae·mo·chro·ma·to·sis \ˌhē-mə-ˌkrō-mə-ˈtō-səs\
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