haemosiderosis
/ˌhiːmoʊˌsɪdəˈroʊsɪs/
noun
- A medical condition in which too much iron builds up in the body's tissues, often causing damage to organs like the liver or heart.
- The doctor diagnosed him with haemosiderosis after finding high iron levels in his liver.
- Haemosiderosis can result from repeated blood transfusions over many years.
- Without treatment, haemosiderosis may lead to serious heart problems.