Meaning
hemoglobin
- the iron-containing protein in red blood cells that transports oxygen
In a sentence
Gli esami hanno mostrato un livello di emoglobina piuttosto basso.
The tests showed a rather low hemoglobin level.
L'emoglobina trasporta l'ossigeno dai polmoni a tutti i tessuti.
Hemoglobin transports oxygen from the lungs to all tissues.
Una carenza di ferro può ridurre la produzione di emoglobina.
An iron deficiency can reduce hemoglobin production.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| emoglobina | feminine · singular |
| emoglobine | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- A scientific and medical term, almost always used in the singular.
- Commonly monitored in blood tests (esami del sangue).