Haptoglobin
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Haptoglobin is a noun meaning (biochemistry) A protein in blood plasma that binds free hemoglobin released from erythrocytes and thereby inhibits its oxidative activity.
Meaning
(biochemistry) A protein in blood plasma that binds free hemoglobin released from erythrocytes and thereby inhibits its oxidative activity.
Word Forms
- haptoglobins
Synonyms for haptoglobin
Depending on context, synonyms include haptoglobulin.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include hemoglobin, haptoglobulin, haptoglobinaemia, hemeprotein, hemoprotein, haptophore.
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