methemoglobin
methemoglobin · methemoglobins
An oxidized form of hemoglobin, containing ferric rather than ferrous iron, that…An oxidized form of hemoglobin, containing ferric rather than ferrous iron, that cannot transport oxygen.
Meaning
1 senses(countable, uncountable)An oxidized form of hemoglobin, containing ferric rather than ferrous iron, that cannot transport oxygen.
Origin
Ancient Greek αἷμᾰ (haîmă)Ancient Greek αἷμᾰ (haîmă)
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Forms
plural: methemoglobinsWord family
2 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable