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haemoglobin

/hɛməˈɡloʊbɪn/ noun · British & US
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What does haemoglobin mean?

noun

A protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen from the lungs to the body's tissues.

Example

"The doctor ordered a blood test to check the patient's haemoglobin levels."

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