Abnormal deposit of hemosiderin

• Often a symptom of thalassemia or hemochromatosis

WordNet Word definitions in WordNet
n. abnormal deposit of hemosiderin; often a symptom of thalassemia or hemochromatosis [syn: haemosiderosis ]

Wiktionary Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. (context pathology English) An abnormal deposit of hemosiderin.

Wikipedia Word definitions in Wikipedia
Hemosiderosis ( AmE ) or haemosiderosis ( BrE ) is a form of iron overload disorder resulting in the accumulation of hemosiderin . Types include: Transfusion hemosiderosis Idiopathic pulmonary hemosiderosis Transfusional diabetes Hemosiderin deposition ...

The Collaborative International Dictionary Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
hemosiderosis \hemosiderosis\ n. (Med.) The accumulation of abnormal amounts of hemosiderin in the tisssues. Several causes have been recognized. --Stedman.