haematoin

/heɪˈmiːtoʊɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of organic compound derived from haemoglobin or other iron-containing compounds.

“The haematoin in the lab sample helped researchers understand its chemical composition.”

2. noun

A term used in chemistry to describe certain iron-containing compounds.

“Scientists in the field of chemistry often study different types of haematoin.”

Synonyms

  • haematin
  • haematinic