Haemosiderosis (Noun)
Meaning
Abnormal deposit of hemosiderin; often a symptom of thalassemia or hemochromatosis.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The patient's liver biopsy revealed signs of haemosiderosis, consistent with a diagnosis of hemochromatosis.
- Haemosiderosis is often seen in patients with thalassemia major due to excessive iron accumulation.
- A magnetic resonance imaging scan showed evidence of haemosiderosis in the pancreas, spleen, and liver.
- In cases of untreated thalassemia, repeated blood transfusions can lead to haemosiderosis and organ damage.
- The histopathological analysis confirmed the presence of haemosiderosis in the tissues, indicating chronic iron overload.