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Hemochromatosis

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Hemochromatosis (iron overload) is an inherited disorder in how the body absorbs and stores iron.

The excess iron gives the skin a bronze color and damages the liver and other organs.

Diabetes is also a part of the syndrome due to damage to the pancreas.

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