hemoglobin

English

noun
Definitions
  • (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).

Etymology

Derived from Ancient Greek αἷμα (blood) derived from Latin globus (sphere, ball, globe, round object, a round body, clump, heap).

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Latin

globus

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sphere, ball, globe, round object, a round body, clump, heap

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