a hemoprotein composed of globin and heme that gives red blood cells their characteristic color; function primarily to transport oxygen from the lungs to the body tissues
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hemoglobin::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | haemoglobin, hb |
| Type of | haemoprotein, hemoprotein |
| Has types | oxyhaemoglobin, oxyhemoglobin |
fish have simpler hemoglobin than mammals.
