classic hemochromatosis

Also found in: Medical.
ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Noun1.classic hemochromatosis - inherited form of hemochromatosis
idiopathic hemochromatosis
bronzed diabetes, hemochromatosis, iron overload, iron-storage disease - 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
Based on WordNet 3.0, Farlex clipart collection. © 2003-2012 Princeton University, Farlex Inc.
Mentioned in
References in periodicals archive
On the other hand, in patients who carry other sequence variants (Y64N, N144D, N144H, C326Y, and C326S), iron accumulates in the hepatocytes; these patients thus develop clinical signs of iron-induced damage, as in classic hemochromatosis (5,11, 117,122,129,130).
Hereditary hemochromatosis: genetic complexity and new diagnostic approaches
Copyright © 2003-2025 Farlex, Inc Disclaimer
All content on this website, including dictionary, thesaurus, literature, geography, and other reference data is for informational purposes only. This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional.