HAEMOCHROMATOSIS -
Noun: A disease characterised by a bronzing of the skin, liver degeneration and hardening, and often diabetes, caused by the absorption of an excessive amount of iron by the bloodstream and the depositing the iron containing pigments in the skin, liver and in other organs and tissues. Also known as Bronze Diabetes. See Haemosiderosis .

Greek - haîma = blood +

Greek - chróma = colour +

Greek - osis = state or condition of

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