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globin

[ gloh-bin ]

noun

, Biochemistry.
  1. the protein component of hemoglobin, made up of alpha and beta chains.


globin

/ ˈɡləʊbɪn /

noun

  1. biochem the protein component of the pigments myoglobin and haemoglobin


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Word History and Origins

Origin of globin1

1875–80; < Latin glob ( us ) globe, sphere + -in 2

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Word History and Origins

Origin of globin1

C19: from Latin globus ball, sphere + -in

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