Meaning Of The Word Porphyrin

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Porphyrin Definition
Porphyrin Definition

What's The Definition Of Porphyrin?

porphyrin in American English
any of a group of pyrrole derivatives, found in cytoplasm, that combine with iron and magnesium to form heme and chlorophyll, respectively
noun: a dark red, photosensitive pigment consisting of four pyrrole rings linked by single carbon atoms: a component of chlorophyll, heme, and vitamin B12

porphyrin in British English
noun: any of a group of pigments occurring widely in animal and plant tissues and having a heterocyclic structure formed from four pyrrole rings linked by four methylene groups

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