| porphyria |
a genetic abnormality of metabolism causing abdominal pains and mental confusion
Ãâó: wordnet.princeton.edu/perl/webwn
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| porphyrin |
any of various pigments distributed widely in living tissues
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| porphyric polyneuropathy |
a severe, often symmetrical type of polyneuropathy that occurs with some varieties of porphyria.
Ãâó: www.mercksource.com/pp/us/cns/cns_hl_dorlands.jspz...
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| porphyria |
a group of genetic disorders in which substances called porphyrins build up in the blood, often causing rashes brought on by exposure to sunlight and reactions to certain drugs
Ãâó: www.american-depot.com/services/resources_gl_p.asp
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| porphyria cutanea tarda |
Disorder of heme biosynthesis due to a defective liver enzyme (uroporphyrinogen decarboxylase). Symptoms include photosensitivity; hepatic dysfunction; discolored teeth, gums and skin; excessive hair; and psychiatric symptoms that result from porphyrin accumulation in the blood.
Ãâó: www.cdc.gov/hemochromatosis/training/glossary.htm
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