"protoporphyrin" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: protoporphyrins [plural]
Etymology: proto- + porphyrin Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|proto|porphyrin}} proto- + porphyrin Head templates: {{en-noun}} protoporphyrin (plural protoporphyrins)
  1. (biochemistry) Any porphyrin that lacks a central metal ion Wikipedia link: protoporphyrin Categories (topical): Biochemistry Derived forms: photoprotoporphyrin

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