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Definition of Porphyria
1. Noun. A genetic abnormality of metabolism causing abdominal pains and mental confusion.
Generic synonyms: Congenital Disease, Genetic Abnormality, Genetic Defect, Genetic Disease, Genetic Disorder, Hereditary Condition, Hereditary Disease, Inherited Disease, Inherited Disorder
Definition of Porphyria
1. Noun. (pathology) Any of several usually hereditary abnormalities of porphyrin metabolism characterized by excretion of excess porphyrins in the urine. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Porphyria
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Lexicographical Neighbors of Porphyria
Literary usage of Porphyria
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Digestive Diseases of the U. S.: Epidemiology and Impact edited by James E. Everhart (1994)
"... erythropoietic porphyria Congenital erythropoietic porphyria Erythropoietic
protoporphyria E80.1 porphyria cutanea tarda E80.2 Other porphyria ..."