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HEME

\hˈiːm], \hˈiːm], \h_ˈiː_m]\

Definitions of HEME

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a complex red organic pigment containing iron and other atoms to which oxygen binds

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

a complex red organic pigment containing iron and other atoms to which oxygen binds

2011 - English Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

The color-furnishing portion of hemoglobin. It is found free in tissues and as the prosthetic group in many hemeproteins.

2010 - Medical Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

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