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hemoglobins

  • plural
    of hemoglobin.
    hemoglobin
    noun
    the oxygen-carrying pigment of red blood cells that gives them their red color and serves to convey oxygen to the tissues: occurs in reduced form deoxyhemoglobin in venous blood and in combination with oxygen oxyhemoglobin in arterial blood. Hb

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The cells are then reinfused into the body, where newly made hemoglobins take up the job of transporting oxygen.

From Science Magazine Nov. 15, 2023

Groups studying invertebrate hemoglobins and stem cells are eager to delve into researching unique mechanisms of oxygen transport and engage in knowledge exchange.

From Washington Post Apr. 16, 2022

Not everyone, however, is invested in transfusing mature hemoglobins and are instead harnessing the flexibility of stem cells.

From Washington Post Apr. 16, 2022

Most invertebrates carry genes for hemoglobins, but they generally use other metalloprotein pigments in their versions of blood.

From Scientific American May 6, 2019

The hemoglobins of any species are different substances for that species.

From Manhood of Humanity. by Alfred Korzybski