What is another word for iron overload?
Pronunciation: [ˈa͡ɪ͡ən ˌə͡ʊvəlˈə͡ʊd] (IPA) 
Iron overload is a condition that occurs when there is an excessive amount of iron in the body. The condition can lead to a variety of health problems, including liver damage, heart disease, and diabetes. Synonyms for "iron overload" include hemochromatosis, iron excess, iron toxicity, iron storage disease, and iron overburden. Hemochromatosis is a genetic disorder that causes the body to absorb and store too much iron. Iron excess, iron toxicity, and iron storage disease are all terms used to describe the presence of too much iron in the body. Iron overburden refers to the excessive accumulation of iron in specific organs or tissues in the body.
