Porphyria

Japanese: porphyria
Porphyria

… There are various hereditary diseases that are caused by abnormalities in the metabolic processes of porphyrin biosynthesis and decomposition. Among them, diseases in which large amounts of porphyrin or its precursors ALA and PBG are excreted in the urine are called porphyria. In some cases, it can cause severe abdominal pain, vomiting, and neuropsychiatric symptoms. …

*Some of the terminology that mentions "porphyria" is listed below.

Source | Heibonsha World Encyclopedia 2nd Edition | Information

Japanese:

… ポルフィリンの生合成と分解の代謝過程の異常に由来する遺伝性疾患が種々知られている。その中でポルフィリンまたはその前駆体のALA,PBGなどが尿中に大量に排出される疾患をポルフィリン症porphyriaと呼ぶ。激しい腹痛,嘔吐,精神神経症状などをひき起こす場合がある。…

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