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{{Definitions | {{Definitions | ||
|Term=Methemoglobin | |Term=Methemoglobin | ||
|Short definition= | |Short definition=Methemoglobin - {{Pronunciation}} (met-HEE-moh-GLOH-bin) A form of hemoglobin found in small amounts in the blood. Unlike normal hemoglobin, methemoglobin cannot transport oxygen. | ||
|Type=Cancer terms | |Type=Cancer terms | ||
|Specialty=Oncology | |Specialty=Oncology | ||
Latest revision as of 21:53, 13 January 2023
| Methemoglobin | |
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| Term | Methemoglobin |
| Short definition | Methemoglobin - (pronounced) (met-HEE-moh-GLOH-bin) A form of hemoglobin found in small amounts in the blood. Unlike normal hemoglobin, methemoglobin cannot transport oxygen. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
| Comments | |
Methemoglobin - (pronounced) (met-HEE-moh-GLOH-bin) A form of hemoglobin found in small amounts in the blood. Unlike normal hemoglobin, methemoglobin cannot transport oxygen. Injuries or certain medications, chemicals, or foods can cause an above-average amount of methemoglobin to be produced. This causes a condition called methemoglobinemia
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Methemoglobin
- Wikipedia's article - Methemoglobin
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