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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

hemoglobin

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

noun

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

Example

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

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