hematin

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/ˈhiːməˌtɪn/

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/ˈhiːməˌtɪn/ · /ˈhɛm-/

Definition of hematin

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noun

(countable, uncountable)Hemoglobin with iron in ferric state.

“When the stain is of recent date, or supposed to be so, the red corpuscles should be particularly examined, and every care should be taken to preserve them without change. The stains must not be washed with water, so that the hæmatin may not be altered.”
“A urinary pH of 5.6 or less causes myoglobin to dissociate into globin and hematin (Reilly & Salluzzo, 1990).”

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noun

(countable, uncountable)Hemoglobin with iron in ferric state.

“When the stain is of recent date, or supposed to be so, the red corpuscles should be particularly examined, and every care should be taken to preserve them without change. The stains must not be washed with water, so that the hæmatin may not be altered.”
“A urinary pH of 5.6 or less causes myoglobin to dissociate into globin and hematin (Reilly & Salluzzo, 1990).”
(countable, uncountable)Hemin.

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From Ancient Greek αἷμᾰ (haîmă, “blood”) + -in. By surface analysis, hemat- + -in.

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