Dictionary

Many of the technical and medical terms used in porphyria are confusing. To assist you, important terms are displayed like this. Provided your browser is compatible (you may also have to enable scripts to run on your browser), moving your mouse cursor over such a hotlink without clicking will display a brief explanation of the term.

If you would like a more detailed explanation, open our Porphyria Dictionary (also available from our menu). This is extensively cross-referenced internally; By following the various links sequentially, you will expose yourself to a quick and comprehensive overview of the terminology of porphyria. It will remain open in a separate window until you close it.

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Illustrations

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Internal links

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Professionals Section

You are currently in the PATIENTS' SECTION. Be sure to visit the PROFESSIONALS' SECTION as well. This contains:

• the same information, but in the detail and using the terminology required for doctors and other health professionals.
  
  
• but in addition, many more pages of information about the management of porphyria under different circumstances, such as pregnancy and the treatment of different medical disorders in people with porphyria.

DISCLAIMER

The intention of this website is to provide patients and health care professionals with the information to make informed choices about the management of porphyria. It is not intended as a substitute for personal consultation between patient and doctor. All medical management relating to the care of porphyria must take place under the supervision of the patient's own doctor. The authors accept no responsibility for any error, difference of opinion or any adverse consequences arising from or occasioned by the use of information published on this website.

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