Heme

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The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
  • n. The deep red, nonprotein, ferrous component of hemoglobin, C34H32FeN4O4.
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  • n. The component of hemoglobin (and other hemoproteins) responsible for binding oxygen, consists of an iron ion that binds oxygen and a porphyrin ring that binds the globin molecules; one molecule binds one molecule of oxygen.
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  • n. a complex red organic pigment containing iron and other atoms to which oxygen binds
    • Hypernym
    Words that are more generic or abstract
    pigment   
    Cross Reference
    red blood cell    hemoglobin    Wikipedia article on heme    bilirubin   
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    Words that are found in similar contexts
    haem    ascorbate    chlorophyll    redox    glutathione    bifunctional    fibrinolytic    proinflammatory    triacylglycerol    ceramide   
     
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