Classic hemochromatosis

Introduction: Classic hemochromatosis

Description of Classic hemochromatosis

Classic hemochromatosis: a specific inherited metabolic defect [MIM*235200] that increases absorption and accumulation of iron on a normal diet. It is inherited as autosomal recessive and is caused by a mutation in the gene HFE on chromosome 6p21.3. SYN: hemochromatosis type 1.
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Classic hemochromatosis: inherited form of hemochromatosis.
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Classic hemochromatosis: Related Topics

These medical condition or symptom topics may be relevant to medical information for Classic hemochromatosis:

• Hemochromatosis

Terms associated with Classic hemochromatosis:

Terms Similar to Classic hemochromatosis:

• idiopathic hemochromatosis

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Broader terms for Classic hemochromatosis

• hemochromatosis
• iron-storage disease
• iron overload
• bronzed diabetes

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Hierarchical classifications of Classic hemochromatosis

The following list attempts to classify Classic hemochromatosis into categories where each line is subset of the next.

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• bronzed diabetes,hemochromatosis,iron-storage disease,iron overload
• pathology
• health problem,ill health,unhealthiness
• pathological state
• condition,status
• state

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