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hemoglobin n

Hemoglobin means oxygen-carrying protein in red blood cells. Explore the term's definition, IPA/phonetic pronunciation, and usage examples.

Definition of hemoglobin

  • oxygen-carrying protein in red blood cells

Usage examples of hemoglobin

Hemoglobin in red blood cells carries oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body.

A low hemoglobin level can make a person feel tired because the blood is not carrying enough oxygen.

The lab test measured his hemoglobin to check whether he was anemic.

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