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Iron Overload |
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| Definitions |
Accumulation of iron in the tissues. It may be a manifestation of an inherited disorder (e.g., hemochromatosis) or acquired (in patients with repeated blood transfusions). Symptoms include hepatomegaly, arthritis, diabetes mellitus, and bronzed skin. If untreated it has a progressive course and may lead to death. |
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| ID |
http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/NCIT_C78393 |
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| ALT_DEFINITION |
A disorder characterized by accumulation of iron in the tissues. A condition in which the body takes up and stores more iron than it needs. The extra iron is stored in the liver, heart, and pancreas, which may cause liver disease, heart problems, organ failure, and cancer. It may also cause bronze skin, diabetes, pain in the joints and abdomen, tiredness, and impotence. Iron overload may be inherited, or it may be caused by blood transfusions. Abnormally high level of iron in the tissues. |
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C78393 |
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CTRP GDC MedDRA NICHD |
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| definition |
Accumulation of iron in the tissues. It may be a manifestation of an inherited disorder (e.g., hemochromatosis) or acquired (in patients with repeated blood transfusions). Symptoms include hepatomegaly, arthritis, diabetes mellitus, and bronzed skin. If untreated it has a progressive course and may lead to death. |
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Iron Overload |
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http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/NCIT_C90259 http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/NCIT_C177537 http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/NCIT_C116977 http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/NCIT_C118464 |
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| label |
Iron Overload |
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| Legacy Concept Name |
Iron_Overload |
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| Maps_To |
Iron Overload Iron overload |
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| Preferred_Name |
Iron Overload |
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| prefixIRI |
NCIT:C78393 |
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| prefLabel |
Iron Overload |
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| Semantic_Type |
Finding |
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| UMLS_CUI |
C3806118 |
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