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1. (n.) heme
an unstable, deep red, iron-containing blood pigment, C
Etymology: (1920–25; shortening of hemoglobin)
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1. (noun) heme, haem, hematin, haemitin, protoheme
a complex red organic pigment containing iron and other atoms to which oxygen binds
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1. heme
The color-furnishing portion of hemoglobin. It is found free in tissues and as the prosthetic group in many hemeproteins.
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