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Iron overload

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Iron overload
A side effect of frequent blood transfusions in which the body accumulates abnormally high levels of iron. Iron deposits can form in organs, particularly the heart, and cause life-threatening damage.
Mentioned in: Sickle Cell Disease, Thalassemia
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