methaemoglobin Meaning, Definition & Usage

Met`hæm*o*glo"bin noun (Also<

• Methaemoglobin
• Methæmoglobin

)

Etymology

Pref. met- + hmoglobin.

Definitions

1. (Physiol. Chem.) A stable crystalline compound obtained by the decomposition of hemoglobin. It is found in old blood stains.