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Oxyhemoglobin

Oxyhemoglobin is a compound formed by the binding of oxygen to hemoglobin in red blood cells. It plays a critical role in transporting oxygen throughout the body.

Part of Speech:

• Noun: Oxyhemoglobin is the noun form referring to the compound.

Sense 1:

In physiology:

Oxyhemoglobin is the bright red form of hemoglobin when it is carrying oxygen in arterial blood.

"The presence of oxyhemoglobin in the bloodstream ensures that a sufficient supply of oxygen reaches the body tissues."

Sense 2:

In medical terminology:

Oxyhemoglobin refers to the hemoglobin in arterial blood.

"The doctor ordered a blood test to check the level of oxyhemoglobin in the patient's bloodstream."

Sense 3:

In chemistry:

Oxyhemoglobin is a complex formed by the binding of oxygen to the iron atom in hemoglobin.

"Chemical reactions involving oxyhemoglobin are essential for the exchange of gases in the lungs."

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