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Hemoglobin

Verb / ˌhi:mʌˈgləʊbʌn / Another word for hemoglobin — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a red protein responsible for transporting oxygen in the blood of vertebrates

Synonyms & similar words

hb haemoglobin haemoglobin heme erythrocyte oxyhemoglobin carbaminohemoglobin sanguin rakta claret sanguinary sanguine RBC

Example sentences

  1. The doctor checked my hemoglobin levels to make sure I was healthy.
  2. Hemoglobin is important because it helps us breathe.
  3. The hemoglobin in your blood makes it red.
  4. My hemoglobin was low, so I had to take iron supplements.
  5. Hemoglobin is found in red blood cells.

Quotes

  • "Hemoglobin is a very large molecule, which gives blood its red color." - Linus Pauling
  • "The discovery of the structure of DNA was the beginning of a new era in biology. We can now synthesize new types of molecules that are not found in nature, as well as produce new organisms." - Max Perutz
  • "The most obvious characteristic of science is its application. It is not enough to know." - William Lawrence Bragg

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