iron overload

Definitions of iron overload

1. 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
   synonyms: bronzed diabetes, hemochromatosis, iron-storage disease

   types:

   classic hemochromatosis, idiopathic hemochromatosis

   inherited form of hemochromatosis

   acquired hemochromatosis

   hemochromatosis resulting from repeated transfusions or from excessive intake of foods containing iron

   type of:

   pathology

   any deviation from a healthy or normal condition