word
Medical
haemoglobin
HEE-muh-gloh-bin
ˈhiːməˌɡloʊbɪnListen
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Syllable breakdown
haemoglobin
Dictionary meaning
The protein in red blood cells responsible for carrying oxygen.
Examples
- Low haemoglobin levels are a key indicator of anaemia.
American: hemoglobin; British: haemoglobin.
Common mispronunciations
hee-MOG-loh-binHEM-uh-gloh-bin
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