Hb
|H-B|
B2
/ˈeɪtʃ biː/
oxygen transport
Etymology
Etymology Information
'Hb' originates from the abbreviation of 'hemoglobin', which is derived from the Greek word 'haima' meaning 'blood' and the Latin word 'globus' meaning 'sphere'.
Historical Evolution
'Hemoglobin' was shortened to 'Hb' in medical terminology to simplify communication and documentation.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'hemoglobin' referred to the protein responsible for oxygen transport in blood, and this meaning has remained consistent.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
abbreviation for hemoglobin, a protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen.
The doctor checked the patient's Hb levels to assess their oxygen-carrying capacity.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/02/23 02:36