Hemochromatosis (Iron Overload) - Glossary

Creator: Dr. Simi Paknikar
Keywords: Hemochromatosis, Iron Overload, Glossary

Written by - Dr. Simi Paknikar, MD

Medically Reviewed by - The Medindia Medical Review Team

Last Updated on Jul 10, 2021

Glossary

Pituitary gland: Small gland at the base of the brain that secretes several hormones.

Sideroblastic anemia: Genetic condition where the red blood cells are abnormalin which the bone marrow produces ringed sideroblasts instead of healthy red blood cells.

Thalassemia: Genetic condition where the hemoglobin in the blood is abnormalresulting in low hemoglobin production.

Published on Aug 05, 2015
Last Updated on Jul 10, 2021

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