hemosiderin
/ˌhiməˈsɪdərɪn/
noun
- A dark yellow or brown pigment that stores iron in the body, especially in the liver and spleen.
- The doctor explained that hemosiderin buildup can cause the skin to look brownish.
- Under the microscope, the liver cells were filled with granules of hemosiderin.
- Excess hemosiderin in the lungs may indicate a condition called pulmonary hemosiderosis.