porphyrinuria

porphyrinuria definition - medical

por·phy·ri·nu·ri·a (pôrˌfə-rə-no͝orˈē-ə)

noun
The excretion of abnormal concentrations of porphyrins and related compounds in the urine. Also called purpurinuria.

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