Acquired Hemochromatosis (Noun)
Meaning
Hemochromatosis resulting from repeated transfusions or from excessive intake of foods containing iron.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The patient's medical history revealed acquired hemochromatosis due to years of receiving blood transfusions for a chronic blood disorder.
- Acquired hemochromatosis, caused by excessive iron consumption, led to the development of liver cirrhosis in the individual with a history of drinking iron-rich supplements.
- Her acquired hemochromatosis diagnosis motivated her to adopt an iron-restricted diet to manage the condition.
- Researchers studied the prevalence of acquired hemochromatosis in a population of individuals with chronic anemia who received frequent blood transfusions.
- A patient with acquired hemochromatosis required regular phlebotomy sessions to reduce the excess iron levels that had accumulated in his body over time.