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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

methemoglobin

/mɛθɪmɔːɡˈlɪbɪn/ noun · British & US
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What does methemoglobin mean?

noun

A form of hemoglobin in which the iron is oxidized to the ferrihemoglobin state, which is unable to bind oxygen.

Example

"The patient's methemoglobin levels were elevated, indicating a problem with oxygen delivery to the tissues."

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