An excessive absorption and accumulation of iron in the body, causing weight loss, joint pain, abdominal pain, palpitations and testicular atrophy in males is:
A) splenomegaly.
B) cholecystitis.
C) hemophilia.
D) hemochromatosis.

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Hemochromatosis is a genetic disorder that causes excessive absorption and accumulation of iron in the body, leading to various symptoms including weight loss, joint pain, abdominal pain, palpitations and testicular atrophy in males. Splenomegaly is an enlarged spleen, cholecystitis is inflammation of the gallbladder, and hemophilia is a bleeding disorder. None of these conditions cause the symptoms described in the question.

An Excessive Absorption and Accumulation of Iron in the Body