Bronzed Diabetes (Noun)
Meaning
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.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- Bronzed diabetes is a rare genetic disorder characterized by the accumulation of iron in the tissues.
- The patient's skin had a distinctive bronze hue, a hallmark symptom of bronzed diabetes.
- The pathologist noted the presence of excessive iron deposits in the liver, pancreas, and joints, consistent with bronzed diabetes.
- A genetic test confirmed the diagnosis of bronzed diabetes, a condition in which iron accumulation leads to a range of systemic problems.
- The doctor warned the patient with bronzed diabetes that she was at high risk of developing pancreatic cancer and joint degeneration.