noun
- Plural of hemoglobin; iron-containing proteins in red blood cells that carry oxygen from the lungs to tissues throughout the body.
Usage: Medical/scientific term; Typically used in medical, biological, or clinical contexts
Examples
- The doctor measured the patient's hemoglobins to check for anemia.
- Different hemoglobins can be found in various species of animals.
- Hemoglobins bind oxygen molecules and transport them efficiently through the bloodstream.
- Abnormal hemoglobins can cause serious blood disorders like sickle cell disease.
- The laboratory analyzed multiple hemoglobins in the blood sample to diagnose the condition.