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Haemochromatosis
Meaning: An inherited condition in which the body absorbs too much iron, which builds up in organs.
In practice: Raised ferritin and transferrin saturation led to a diagnosis of hereditary haemochromatosis.
Word parts
- haemo- means blood
- -osis means an abnormal condition or process
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Which word means: A state of excess circulating thyroid hormone, causing weight loss, tremor, heat intolerance and palpitations.
Answer: Thyrotoxicosis
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Answer: Hypotonia
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