Myoglobin
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Myoglobin is a noun meaning (biochemistry) A small globular protein, containing a heme group, that carries oxygen to muscles.
Meaning
(biochemistry) A small globular protein, containing a heme group, that carries oxygen to muscles.
Word Forms
- myoglobins
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include myoglobulin, myohemoglobin, myohemerythrin, myosinogen, holomyoglobin, myochrome.
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