genetic hemochromatosis

genetic hemochromatosis
hereditary hemochromatosis a genetically heterogeneous group of inherited disorders of iron metabolism characterized by failure to prevent excessive amounts of iron from entering the circulatory pool and accumulating in the tissues. It comprises most cases of hemachromatosis; four types have been identified.

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