hémoglobine
hemoglobin
noun eh-moh-gloh-BEEN Rare
Origin: Greek 'haima' (blood) + 'globus' (ball)
Usage Note
Hémoglobine is the iron-containing protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen. A doctor might refer to un taux d'hémoglobine bas (a low hemoglobin level) when diagnosing anemia. The abbreviation Hb is used in medical contexts.
Examples
"Son taux d'hémoglobine est trop bas."
Natural Translation
Her hemoglobin level is too low.
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