First Known Use: 1885
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hematoporphyrin
noun he·ma·to·por·phy·rin \-ˈpȯr-fə-rən\
Definition of HEMATOPORPHYRIN
: any of several isomeric porphyrins C34H38O6N4 that are hydrated derivatives of protoporphyrins; especially : the deep red crystalline pigment obtained by treating hematin or heme with acid
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hematoporphyrin
noun he·ma·to·por·phy·rin
Medical Definition of HEMATOPORPHYRIN
: any of several isomeric porphyrins C34H38O6N4 that are hydrated derivatives of protoporphyrins; especially : the deep red crystalline pigment obtained by treating hematin or heme with acid
Variants of HEMATOPORPHYRIN
he·ma·to·por·phy·rin or chiefly British hae·ma·to·por·phy·rin \ˌhē-mət-ə-ˈpȯr-fə-rən also ˌhem-ət-\
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