# porphyrinogen

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. A reduced form of porphyrin that is an intermediate in the biosynthesis of heme

## Etymology
From porphyrin + -o- + -gen.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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