Hereditary haemochromatosis
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hereditary-haemochromatosis-212-3004096
title:
Hereditary haemochromatosis
text:
Hereditary haemochromatosis type 1 is a genetic disorder characterized by excessive intestinal absorption of dietary iron, resulting in a pathological increase in total body iron stores. Humans, like most animals, have no mechanism to regulate excess iron, simply losing a limited amount through various means like sweating or menstruating. Excess iron accumulates in tissues and organs, disrupting their normal function. The most susceptible organs include the liver, heart, pancreas, skin, joints,
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wiki
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encyclopedia
description:
Medical condition
original url:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hereditary_haemochromatosis
date created:
2002-08-06T16:46:19Z
date modified:
2024-09-12T04:35:38Z
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13
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