noun
- Plural of methaemoglobin; forms of hemoglobin in which the iron in the heme group is oxidized to the ferric state, reducing the protein's ability to carry oxygen.
Usage: medical/biochemistry term; also spelled methemoglobins in U.S. English
Examples
- Elevated levels of methaemoglobins in the blood can result from exposure to certain chemicals or drugs.
- The laboratory test measured the concentration of methaemoglobins to diagnose the patient's condition.
- Methaemoglobins cannot effectively transport oxygen throughout the body.
- Some medications can cause the formation of methaemoglobins as a side effect.
- The presence of methaemoglobins was confirmed through spectrophotometric analysis.