heme
The component of hemoglobin responsible for binding oxygenThe component of hemoglobin (and other hemoproteins) responsible for binding oxygen. It consists of an iron ion that binds oxygen and a porphyrin ring that binds the globin molecules; one molecule binds one molecule of oxygen.
Meaning
1 senses(countable, uncountable)The component of hemoglobin (and other hemoproteins) responsible for binding oxygen. It consists of an iron ion that binds oxygen and a porphyrin ring that binds the globin molecules; one molecule binds one molecule of oxygen.
Häm
a complex red organic pigment containing iron and other atoms to which oxygen binds
Translations
5 languagesBy meaning 1
Origin
Back-formation from hemoglobin.Back-formation from hemoglobin.
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Forms
plural: hemesSynonyms
4 synonymsWord family
19 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
See also
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