Question

"Brown stain" was once used to describe a condition later known as _______________.

A. Goodpasture's disease
B. acute iron toxicity
C. dental fluorosis
D. chronic retro-orbital dyspnea

Answer 1

The term “Brown stain” historically referred to the condition known today as hemochromatosis, a hereditary disease that causes iron accumulation in the body.

Step-by-step explanation:

“Brown stain” was once used to describe a condition later known as hemochromatosis. Hemochromatosis is a hereditary disease characterized by the excessive accumulation of iron in the body, leading to various organ damage, including the liver. In the context of the given options, the correct answer is Hemochromatosis which corresponds with the description of iron deposits resulting in a 'bronze' or 'brown' discoloration of the skin, and is commonly associated with iron overload conditions.