haemoglobin
Translation
hemoglobin
Examples
Haemoglobin carries oxygen in the blood.
Hemoglobin carries oxygen in the blood.
His haemoglobin levels were dangerously low.
His hemoglobin levels were dangerously low.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) a protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen. Hemoglobin is essential for respiration.
Similar Words
Synonyms: myoglobin
Etymology
From Greek 'haima' (blood) + Latin 'globus' (sphere), referring to the globular protein in blood.
Memory Tips
Think 'hemo' for blood (like hemorrhage) and 'globin' for a globe-shaped protein.