porfimer

English

Etymology

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Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈpɔː(ɹ)fɪmə(ɹ)/

Noun

porfimer (countable and uncountable, plural porfimers)

1. (organic chemistry) Any of several oligomeric porphyrins used in photodynamic therapy

Derived terms

• porfimer sodium