methaemoglobin

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A form of methemoglobin — An oxidized form of hemoglobin, containing ferric rather than ferrous iron, that cannot transport oxygen.

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Meanings

nounmethaemoglobin (uncountable)
  1. alternativeuncountableAlternative spelling of methemoglobin.

Synonyms & antonyms

Also see
ferrihaemoglobin
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APA

methaemoglobin. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/methaemoglobin

MLA

“methaemoglobin.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/methaemoglobin. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “methaemoglobin,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/methaemoglobin.

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