hemochromatosis

he mo chro ma to sis |ˌhēməˌkrōməˈtōsis ˌhiməˌkroʊməˈtoʊsɪs |(Brit. haemochromatosis ) ▶noun Medicine a hereditary disorder in which iron salts are deposited in the tissues, leading to liver damage, diabetes mellitus, and bronze discoloration of the skin.