Methemoglobin

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Methemoglobin
TermMethemoglobin
Short definitionMethemoglobin - (pronounced) (met-HEE-moh-GLOH-bin) A form of hemoglobin found in small amounts in the blood. Unlike normal hemoglobin, methemoglobin cannot transport oxygen. 
TypeCancer terms
SpecialtyOncology
LanguageEnglish
SourceNCI
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Methemoglobin - (pronounced) (met-HEE-moh-GLOH-bin) A form of hemoglobin found in small amounts in the blood. Unlike normal hemoglobin, methemoglobin cannot transport oxygen. Injuries or certain medications, chemicals, or foods can cause an above-average amount of methemoglobin to be produced. This causes a condition called methemoglobinemia

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