Definition
Hemochromatosis is an iron overload disease (too much iron in the body). The extra iron can build up in organs and cause damage. Find out how.
Topic Overview
Hemochromatosis
Hemochromatosis is an iron overload disease (too much iron in the body). The extra iron can build up in organs and cause damage. Find out how.
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- Hemochromatosis
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- Iron overload disease
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