hemoglobinemia
The presence of free hemoglobin in the bloodThe presence of free (unbound) hemoglobin in the blood (which is always true to a low degree); especially, more than normal amounts of it (hyperhemoglobinemia), in contrast with the usual situation wherein almost all hemoglobin is carried inside erythrocytes; it is a sign of hemolysis.
Meaning
1 senses(uncountable)The presence of free (unbound) hemoglobin in the blood (which is always true to a low degree); especially, more than normal amounts of it (hyperhemoglobinemia), in contrast with the usual situation wherein almost all hemoglobin is carried inside erythrocytes; it is a sign of hemolysis.
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- presence of excessive hemoglobin in the blood plasma
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- presence of excessive hemoglobin in the blood plasma:haemoglobinemia
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