1. A hemoprotein composed of globin and heme that gives red blood cells their characteristic colour; function primarily to transport oxygen from the lungs to the body tissues
   "fish have simpler haemoglobin than mammals"
   - hemoglobin [N. Amer], Hb

Derived forms: haemoglobins

Type of: haemoprotein, hemoprotein

Part of: erythrocyte, RBC, red blood cell

Encyclopedia: Haemoglobin

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