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Noun haemosiderin has 1 sense
- hemosiderin, haemosiderin - a granular brown substance composed of ferric oxide; left from the breakdown of hemoglobin; can be a sign of disturbed iron metabolism
--1 is a kind of pigment
--1 has substances: ferric oxide
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Haemosiderin
Definition:
Haemosiderin is a yellowish-brown pigment derived from the breakdown of hemoglobin, typically found in tissues affected by chronic bleeding or certain types of disorders.
Senses:
- Noun: A granular or crystalline pigment deposit in tissues containing iron, resulting from the decomposition of hemoglobin.
- Medical: A substance that appears due to the accumulation of excessive iron in the body, often found in the liver, spleen, or bone marrow.
Examples:
- After the severe bruise, haemosiderin deposits were observed in the surrounding tissues.
- The doctor performed a biopsy to assess the level of haemosiderin present in the patient's liver.
- Patients with iron overload conditions may exhibit haemosiderin within their bone marrow.
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