- hemochromatosis
- he·mo·chromatosis
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hemochromatosis
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hemochromatosis — [hē΄mə krō΄mə tō′sis, hem΄əkrō΄mə tō′sis] n. [ HEMO + CHROMAT(O) + OSIS] a disorder of iron metabolism, characterized by a bronze colored skin pigmentation, liver dysfunction, an excess of iron in body organs, and diabetes mellitus … English World dictionary
hemochromatosis — hemochromatotic /hee moh kroh meuh tot ik, hem oh /, adj. /hee meuh kroh meuh toh sis, hem euh /, n. Pathol. a rare metabolic disorder characterized by a bronzed skin, cirrhosis, and severe diabetes, caused by the deposit in tissue, esp. of the… … Universalium
hemochromatosis — noun pathology in which iron accumulates in the tissues; characterized by bronzed skin and enlarged liver and diabetes mellitus and abnormalities of the pancreas and the joints • Syn: ↑iron storage disease, ↑iron overload, ↑bronzed diabetes •… … Useful english dictionary
Hemochromatosis — An inherited disorder in how the body absorbs and stores iron. The excess iron gives the skin a bronze color and damages the liver and other organs. Diabetes is also a part of the syndrome due to damage to the pancreas. * * * A disorder of iron… … Medical dictionary
hemochromatosis — A condition in which the body absorbs more iron from food than it needs. The extra iron is stored in and may damage the liver, heart, and pancreas. It may cause organ failure, cancer, heart problems, and liver disease. Hemochromatosis may also… … English dictionary of cancer terms
hemochromatosis [hereditary] — hemochromatosis [hereditary]. См. гемохроматоз [наследственный]. (Источник: «Англо русский толковый словарь генетических терминов». Арефьев В.А., Лисовенко Л.А., Москва: Изд во ВНИРО, 1995 г.) … Молекулярная биология и генетика. Толковый словарь.
hemochromatosis — noun Etymology: New Latin, from hem + chromat + osis Date: 1899 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… … New Collegiate Dictionary
hemochromatosis — noun /ˌhiːməʊkɹəʊməˈtəʊsɪs/ a metabolic disorder causing iron deposits in the body, also called bronze diabetes … Wiktionary
hemochromatosis — n. (Medicine) genetic disorder in which the body absorbs too much iron and stores it in the bodily organs (can cause organ damage, diabetes, and skin discoloration) … English contemporary dictionary
hemochromatosis — he•mo•chro•ma•to•sis [[t]ˌhi məˌkroʊ məˈtoʊ sɪs[/t]] n. pat a disorder of iron metabolism manifested by bronzed skin due to excessive iron absorption, leading to joint pain, diabetes, and liver damage if iron concentration is not reduced •… … From formal English to slang
