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Porphyria | Vampire Disease - Glossary

Medically Reviewed by The Medindia Medical Review Team on Jun 29, 2022


Glossary

Enzyme: A protein that mediates a reaction in the body

Hydrops fetalis: Condition where there is excess fluid in the fetus


Hemochromatosis: Condition where there is excess iron in the body

Electrolyte abnormalities: Loss of balance in electrolytes in the body like sodium, potassium, calcium, magnesium etc

Intravenous injection: Injection into the vein

Splenectomy: Surgical procedure to remove the spleen

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