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Iron Metabolism Disorders

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Definition: Disorders in the processing of iron in the body: its absorption, transport, storage, and utilization. (From Mosby's Medical, Nursing, & Allied Health Dictionary, 4th ed)  GEN or unspecified; prefer specifics; DF: IRON METAB DIS   
Examples Anemia, Iron-Deficiency; Iron Overload 		Other names Metabolism Disorders, Iron; Metabolism Disorder, Iron; Iron Metabolism Disorder; Disorders, Iron Metabolism; Disorder, Iron Metabolism
 
SubstanceCAS Registry & nameCategoriesSource
Hyperferritinemia, hereditary, with congenital cataracts  0   *Cataract/congenital *Iron Metabolism Disorders/congenital.
Familial apoceruloplasmin deficiency  0   *Iron Metabolism Disorders *Neurodegenerative Diseases Ceruloplasmin/deficiency.

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