Meaning of the word hemoglobin in English
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hemoglobin
US /ˌhiː.məˈɡloʊ.bɪn/
UK /ˌhiː.məˈɡləʊ.bɪn/
Noun
a red protein responsible for transporting oxygen in the blood of vertebrates. Its molecule comprises four subunits, each containing an iron atom bound to a heme group.
Example:
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Low hemoglobin levels can indicate anemia.
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The blood test measured her hemoglobin and iron levels.
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