Hematin
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈhiːməˌtɪn/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Hematin is a noun meaning (biochemistry) Hemoglobin with iron in ferric state.
Meaning
(biochemistry) Hemoglobin with iron in ferric state.
More Meanings
- (biochemistry) Hemin.
Example Sentences
A urinary pH of 5.6 or less causes myoglobin to dissociate into globin and hematin (Reilly & Salluzzo, 1990).
When the stain is of recent date, or supposed to be so, the red corpuscles should be particularly examined, and every care should be taken to preserve them without change. The stains must not be washed with water, so that the hæmatin may not be altered.
Word Forms
- hematins
- hematine
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include ferrihemoglobin, ferrihemoprotein, ferrohemoglobin, hematosin, haematosin, haematoporphyrin.
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