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nounphylloerythrin (uncountable)
- uncountableA derivative of chlorophyll produced in the body and associated with some forms of photosensitivity.
In this case, a normal end product of chlorophyll metabolism, phylloerythrin, is the photodynamic agent.
2015 July 2, Conor G. McAloon et al., “Bovine congenital erythropoietic protoporphyria in a crossbred limousin heifer in Ireland”, in Irish Veterinary Journal, volume 68, →DOISynonyms: phytoporphyrin
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nounA derivative of chlorophyll produced in the body and associated with some forms of photosensitivity.
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phylloerythrin. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/phylloerythrin
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