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an accumulation of dark pigment in cartilage and other connective tissue; usually a symptom of alkaptonuria or phenol poisoning
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Alkaptonuria (Ochronosis) Alkaptonuria is a rare inherited (genetic) disorder. The gene defect causes accumulation of homogentisic acid. The excess homogentisic acid causes dark discoloration of tissues and is known as ochronosis. Damage to j More Detail Info ...
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