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globin

/ˈɡloʊbɪn/ noun · British & US
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What does globin mean?

noun

A protein component of hemoglobin, which is a protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen from the lungs to the body's tissues.

Example

"The globin protein plays a crucial role in the transport of oxygen throughout the body."

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