coproporphyria

coproporphyria
Presence of coproporphyrins in the urine, as in variegate porphyria.
- hereditary c. an inherited (autosomal dominant) disorder of a deficiency of coproporphyrinogen oxidase, resulting in overproduction of porphyrin precursors leading to neurological disturbances and photosensitivity.

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cop·ro·por·phy·ria (kop″ro-por-firґe-ə) any of various types of porphyria characterized by elevated levels of coproporphyrin in the body.

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