| NTBI | Non-transferrin-bound iron |
| LPI | Labile plasma iron |
| LCI | Labile cell iron |
| ROS | Reactive oxygen species |
| TDT | Transfusion-dependent thalassemia |
| NTDT | Non-transfusion-dependent thalassemia |
| MDS | Myelodysplastic syndrome |
| DFO | Deferoxamine |
| DFP | Deferiprone |
| DFX | Deferasirox |
| IO | Iron overload |