Myoglobin
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noun.
A single-chain, iron-containing protein found in muscle fibers, structurally similar to a single subunit of hemoglobin and having a higher affinity for oxygen than hemoglobin of the blood.
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noun.
A small
globular
protein
, containing a
heme
group, that carries
oxygen
to
muscles
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noun.
a hemoprotein that receives oxygen from hemoglobin and stores it in the tissues until needed
Word Usage
"They produce something called myoglobin that hurts your kidneys."
Hypernym
Words that are more generic or abstract
haemoprotein
hemoprotein
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