METHAEMOGLOBIN


Meaning of METHAEMOGLOBIN in English

[ ˌmɛθi:mə'gləʊbɪn , mɛtˌhi:- ]

( US methemoglobin )

■ noun Biochemistry a stable oxidized form of haemoglobin which is unable to release oxygen to the tissues.

Derivatives

~aemia ( US methemoglobinemia ) noun

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