hemoglobin
Translation
haemoglobin
Examples
Hemoglobin carries oxygen in the blood.
Haemoglobin carries oxygen in the blood.
Low hemoglobin levels can indicate anemia.
Low haemoglobin levels can indicate anaemia.
Grammar Patterns
((as a substance)) used to refer to the protein itself Haemoglobin is a protein in red blood cells.
Similar Words
Synonyms: blood pigment
Etymology
From Greek 'haima' (blood) + Latin 'globus' (sphere), referring to the globular protein in blood.
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'hemo' relates to blood, and 'globin' sounds like 'globe'. Picture little globes in your blood carrying oxygen.