word
Medical
haemoglobin
HEE-muh-gloh-bin
ˌhiːməˈɡloʊbɪnListen
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Syllable breakdown
haemoglobin
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Dictionary meaning
The red protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen around the body.
History and origin
Greek — 'haima' (blood) + Latin 'globus' (ball).
Examples
- Anaemia is caused by low levels of haemoglobin in the blood.
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