Pathology · Haematological System · Hard
Haemosiderin
Meaning: Iron-storage pigment that collects in tissues after bleeding or iron overload.
In practice: Brown haemosiderin staining around the ankles reflected years of venous leakage.
Word parts
- haemo- means blood
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