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Whats the definition hemotomoctosis?

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Hemochromatosis.: Hereditary hemochromatosis (hh) is a disease in which the body inappropriately absorbs iron despite increasing iron in tissues. Eventually excess iron becomes toxic and can cause a host of problems. Treatment is periodic draining of blood which removes excess iron.

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Hemochromatosis.: Hemochromatosis is a genetically derived condition wherein your body mishandles iron and deposits it where is doesn't belong and where it has the potential to cause problems with organ functioning.

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