hematoporphyrin
noun
he·ma·to·por·phy·rin
hi-ˌma-tə-ˈpȯr-fə-rən 
ˌhē-mə-tō-
: any of several isomeric porphyrins C34H38O6N4 that are hydrated derivatives of protoporphyrins
especially
: the deep red crystalline pigment obtained by treating hematin or heme with acid
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hematoporphyrin
noun
he·ma·to·por·phy·rin
variants
or chiefly British haematoporphyrin
: any of several isomeric porphyrins C34H38O6N4 that are hydrated derivatives of protoporphyrins
especially
: the deep red crystalline pigment obtained by treating hematin or heme with acid
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