1. of, relating to, or affected by porphyria (a group of metabolic disorders characterized by abnormal porphyrin production)
Usage: medical/technical term; often used in clinical or scientific contexts
2. of or relating to porphyry (a hard igneous rock with large crystals embedded in a fine-grained matrix)
Usage: geology; less common than the medical sense

Examples

• The patient was diagnosed with a porphyric condition after experiencing severe abdominal pain and neurological symptoms.
• Porphyric attacks can be triggered by certain medications, fasting, or stress.
• The ancient Romans valued porphyric stone for decorative architectural elements.
• Her porphyric disorder required careful management of diet and medication.
• The geologist identified the porphyric texture of the rock sample under the microscope.