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protoporphyrin

noun
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Definition of protoporphyrin

: a purple porphyrin acid C34H34N4O4 obtained from hemin or heme by removal of bound iron

First Known Use of protoporphyrin

1925, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for protoporphyrin

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protoporphyrin

noun
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Medical Definition of protoporphyrin

: a purple porphyrin acid C34H34N4O4 obtained from hemin or heme by removal of bound iron

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