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iron poisoning
Used for:
iron overload
Broader Terms:
iron disorder
Broader Terms:
metal poisoning
Scope Note:
excessive accumulation of iron in the body due to a greater than normal absorption of iron from the gastrointestinal tract or from parenteral injection; this may arise from idiopathic hemochromatosis, excessive iron intake, chronic alcoholism, certain types of refractory anemia, or transfusional hemosiderosis.
Term Number:
1630-3660
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