noun
- plural of porphyria; a group of rare inherited disorders caused by problems in the production of heme, leading to the buildup of porphyrins in the body
Usage: medical
Examples
- The doctor explained that porphyrias are genetic conditions affecting blood production.
- Acute porphyrias can cause severe abdominal pain and neurological symptoms.
- Some porphyrias make patients extremely sensitive to sunlight.
- The laboratory tests confirmed one of the cutaneous porphyrias.
- Treatment for porphyrias varies depending on the specific type diagnosed.
- Researchers are studying new therapies for the various porphyrias.