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oxyhemoglobin

[ ˌɒksɪˈhiːməˌɡloʊbɪn ]

Noun

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biology

Oxyhemoglobin is the form of hemoglobin that is bound to oxygen molecules in the bloodstream. It is a crucial component in the transport of oxygen from the lungs to the tissues throughout the body.

Synonyms

oxygen-bound hemoglobin, oxygenated hemoglobin.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
oxyhemoglobin	Used in medical and scientific contexts to describe hemoglobin bound to oxygen. Oxyhemoglobin levels can be measured to assess how well oxygen is being transported in the blood. The color change in blood from red to blue indicates the shift from oxyhemoglobin to deoxygenated hemoglobin.
oxygenated hemoglobin	Commonly used in general scientific discussions and may appear in health or fitness contexts to indicate hemoglobin that is carrying oxygen. Athletes often have higher levels of oxygenated hemoglobin, which allows better performance during endurance activities. During respiration, blood becomes oxygenated as it passes through the lungs.
oxygen-bound hemoglobin	Often used in more detailed or technical discussions to emphasize the specific chemical nature of hemoglobin binding to oxygen. Researchers studied the behavior of oxygen-bound hemoglobin under different physiological conditions. The efficiency of oxygen transport is affected by the stability of oxygen-bound hemoglobin.

Word

Description / Examples

oxyhemoglobin

Used in medical and scientific contexts to describe hemoglobin bound to oxygen.

Oxyhemoglobin levels can be measured to assess how well oxygen is being transported in the blood.
The color change in blood from red to blue indicates the shift from oxyhemoglobin to deoxygenated hemoglobin.

oxygenated hemoglobin

Commonly used in general scientific discussions and may appear in health or fitness contexts to indicate hemoglobin that is carrying oxygen.

Athletes often have higher levels of oxygenated hemoglobin, which allows better performance during endurance activities.
During respiration, blood becomes oxygenated as it passes through the lungs.

oxygen-bound hemoglobin

Often used in more detailed or technical discussions to emphasize the specific chemical nature of hemoglobin binding to oxygen.

Researchers studied the behavior of oxygen-bound hemoglobin under different physiological conditions.
The efficiency of oxygen transport is affected by the stability of oxygen-bound hemoglobin.

Examples of usage

The bright red color of oxyhemoglobin gives blood its characteristic hue.
When oxyhemoglobin releases oxygen to the tissues, it becomes deoxyhemoglobin.

Translations

Translations of the word "oxyhemoglobin" in other languages:

🇵🇹 oxihemoglobina

🇮🇳 ऑक्सीहीमोग्लोबिन

🇩🇪 Oxyhämoglobin

🇮🇩 oksihemoglobin

🇺🇦 оксигемоглобін

🇵🇱 oksyhemoglobina

🇯🇵 オキシヘモグロビン

🇫🇷 oxyhémoglobine

🇪🇸 oxihemoglobina

🇹🇷 oksihemoglobin

🇰🇷 옥시헤모글로빈

🇸🇦 أوكسيهيموغلوبين

🇨🇿 oxyhemoglobin

🇸🇰 oxyhemoglobín

🇨🇳 氧合血红蛋白

🇸🇮 oksihemoglobin

🇮🇸 oxahemóglóbín

🇰🇿 оксигемоглобин

🇬🇪 ოქსიჰემოგლობინი

🇦🇿 oksihemoglobin

🇲🇽 oxihemoglobina

Etymology

The term oxyhemoglobin is derived from three words: 'oxy-' referring to oxygen, 'heme' referring to the iron-containing component of hemoglobin, and 'globin' referring to the protein component of hemoglobin. The discovery and understanding of oxyhemoglobin's role in oxygen transport dates back to the mid-19th century, with significant contributions from scientists such as Antoine Lavoisier and Joseph Priestley. Oxyhemoglobin continues to be a key focus in studies related to respiratory physiology and the oxygen-carrying capacity of blood.