hemoglobin
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/ˈhiːməˌɡloʊbɪn/
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/ˈhiːməˌɡləʊbɪn/
oxygen transporter
Etymology
Etymology Information
'hemoglobin' originates from Greek, specifically the words 'haima' meaning 'blood' and 'globin' from 'globule,' referring to a small spherical particle.
Historical Evolution
'haemoglobin' changed from the Greek word 'haima' and the Latin 'globus,' eventually becoming the modern English word 'hemoglobin.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'blood protein,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a red protein responsible for transporting oxygen in the blood of vertebrates. It contains iron and gives blood its red color.
Hemoglobin levels can indicate various health conditions.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35