hemiglobin

/hɛmɪˈɡloʊbɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

Either of two types of hemoglobin, the oxygen-carrying proteins in red blood cells, distinguished by their solubility in acidified water.

“The laboratory equipment used to analyze the hemiglobin levels in the patient’s blood sample.”

Synonyms

  • globin
  • hemoglobin

Antonyms

  • anemia