IRON OVERLOAD
(noun)Definitions
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Iron Overload.
Iron Overload - as a 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 (Exact Relations)
bronzed diabeteshemochromatosis27iron-storage diseaseHypernyms (Closely Related)
pathology18Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"One of the symptoms of iron overload is fatigue."
"Regular blood donations can help prevent iron overload."
"Hereditary hemochromatosis is a genetic disorder that causes iron overload."
"Individuals with thalassemia may require blood transfusions, which can lead to iron overload."
"Treatment for iron overload may involve therapeutic phlebotomy to remove excess iron from the body."
