Porphyria
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Term | Porphyria |
Short definition | 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 |
Type | Medical term |
Specialty | General |
Language | English |
Source | AMA |
Comments |
Porphyria (definition) 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
==Porphyria (overview)==