myoglobin
myoglobin
Definition
myo·glo·bin (mī′ō glō′bin, mī′ō glō′-)
myoglobin
Usage Examples
Converse of object
- call: Damage in the muscle causes the release of pigment called myoglobin into the bloodstream where it is transported to the kidneys.
Adjective modifier
- little: They have few mitochondria and little myoglobin, resulting in a white color ( e.g. chicken breast ).
Modifies a noun
- molecule: You can also click here to see the myoglobin molecule in a separate browser window.
- level: Because the kidneys remove myoglobin from the blood, myoglobin levels may be high in persons whose kidneys are failing.
Noun used with modifier
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