iron-storage disease

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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

bronzed diabetes, hemochromatosis, iron overload

pathology - any deviation from a healthy or normal condition

classic hemochromatosis, idiopathic hemochromatosis - inherited form of hemochromatosis

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

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The tri-coloured diet helps prevent iron-storage disease - excessive accumulation of iron in the liver and other major organs.

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However, it also contains iron, something you won't find in Centrum Silver, because iron is riskier for older people with undiagnosed iron-storage disease.