HealthAugust 6, 2026
hemochromatosis
HEE-moh-kroh-muh-TOH-sis
Definition
A genetic condition characterized by the body absorbing and storing excessive amounts of iron, which can cause severe organ damage.
Etymology
Derived from the Greek 'haima' (blood) and 'chroma' (color), reflecting the iron-rich, pigmented nature of the condition, combined with the suffix '-osis' denoting a medical condition or disease.
In the news
The article references hemochromatosis as a common hereditary disease that illustrates the dangers of disrupted iron metabolism.
Ion channel identified as key factor in iron metabolism
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