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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