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Haemoglobin (Noun)

Meaning

A hemoprotein composed of globin and heme that gives red blood cells their characteristic color; function primarily to transport oxygen from the lungs to the body tissues; "fish have simpler hemoglobin than mammals".

Classification

Nouns denoting substances.

Examples

  • The amount of haemoglobin in a person's blood can be an indicator of their overall health and potential risk for certain diseases.
  • Haemoglobin plays a crucial role in the oxygen-carrying capacity of red blood cells in the human body.
  • A doctor may order a haemoglobin test to check for conditions such as anaemia or polycythemia.
  • Mature red blood cells contain haemoglobin but have no nucleus and only a limited ability to synthesize proteins.
  • There are many different variants of haemoglobin that have adapted to the specific needs and environments of various organisms.

Synonyms

  • Hemoglobin
  • Hb

Hypernyms

  • Hemoprotein

Hyponyms

  • Oxyhemoglobin
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