Hemoglobin
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˌhimoʊˈɡloʊbɪn/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Hemoglobin is a noun meaning (American spelling) The iron-containing substance in red blood cells that transports oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body; it consists of a protein (globulin), and haem (a porphyrin ring with an atom of iron at its centre).
Meaning
(American spelling) The iron-containing substance in red blood cells that transports oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body; it consists of a protein (globulin), and haem (a porphyrin ring with an atom of iron at its centre).
Word Forms
- hemoglobins
- hemoglobine
- hematinoglobulin
- hematoglobulin
- hematoglobuline
- hematoglobin
Synonyms for hemoglobin
Depending on context, synonyms include Hb, haemoglobin.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include haemoglobin, haptoglobin, hb, erythrocruorin, hemeprotein, oxyhemoglobin.
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