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(hēm)

noun

the nonprotein, iron-containing pigment, CHNOFe, that is a component part of hemoglobin, myoglobin, etc.

Origin: contr. < hematin

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noun

The deep red, nonprotein, ferrous component of hemoglobin, C₃₄H₃₂FeN₄O₄.

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Origin: Short for hematin

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