Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun An insoluble protein that contains iron, is produced by phagocytic digestion of hematin that is released during hemolysis of hemoglobin, and is found as granules in most tissues, especially the liver.
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun A dark pigment containing iron which has been found in extravasated blood and thrombi. It is undoubtedly derived from the blood-pigment.
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- noun (Med.) a granular yellowish-brown substance composed of protein and ferric oxide, resulting from the breakdown of hemoglobin; it has a higher iron content than ferritin, and its presence in body tissues or phagocytes can be a symptom of disturbed iron metabolism.
from Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License.
- noun biochemistry An abnormal
microscopic pigment , formed ofgranules of a complex ofiron hydroxides ,protein andpolysaccharides , that forms in tissues of patients having an excess of iron
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- noun a granular brown substance composed of ferric oxide; left from the breakdown of hemoglobin; can be a sign of disturbed iron metabolism
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Examples
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And six, bruises after plastic surgery such as rhinoplasty (nose job) or blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery) can leave a rust-colored stain under the eyes called hemosiderin.
Simple Skin Beauty Ellen Marmur 2009
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And six, bruises after plastic surgery such as rhinoplasty (nose job) or blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery) can leave a rust-colored stain under the eyes called hemosiderin.
Simple Skin Beauty Ellen Marmur 2009
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And six, bruises after plastic surgery such as rhinoplasty (nose job) or blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery) can leave a rust-colored stain under the eyes called hemosiderin.
Simple Skin Beauty Ellen Marmur 2009
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On the chest, a bronzing effect can last a few weeks due to hemosiderin pigment from the breakdown of blood vessels.
Simple Skin Beauty Ellen Marmur 2009
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If the problem is prominent veins or hemosiderin near the eyes, a vascular beam laser will get rid of them.
Simple Skin Beauty Ellen Marmur 2009
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If the problem is prominent veins or hemosiderin near the eyes, a vascular beam laser will get rid of them.
Simple Skin Beauty Ellen Marmur 2009
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On the chest, a bronzing effect can last a few weeks due to hemosiderin pigment from the breakdown of blood vessels.
Simple Skin Beauty Ellen Marmur 2009
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On the chest, a bronzing effect can last a few weeks due to hemosiderin pigment from the breakdown of blood vessels.
Simple Skin Beauty Ellen Marmur 2009
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If the problem is prominent veins or hemosiderin near the eyes, a vascular beam laser will get rid of them.
Simple Skin Beauty Ellen Marmur 2009
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Also, the hemosiderin-laden macrophages point to long standing CHF.
I still don't know what killed my cat. Angry Professor 2007
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