methaemoglobin (Meaning)
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methaemoglobin (n.)
A stable crystalline compound obtained by the decomposition of hemoglobin. It is found in old blood stains.
Synonyms & Antonyms of methaemoglobin
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methaemoglobin Sentence Examples
- Methaemoglobin, an abnormal form of hemoglobin, can interfere with oxygen delivery to tissues.
- Exposure to certain chemicals, such as nitrites and aniline, can trigger the formation of methaemoglobin.
- Methaemoglobinemia, the condition characterized by elevated methaemoglobin levels, can lead to cyanosis and impaired oxygenation.
- Methaemoglobin reductase is an enzyme that converts methaemoglobin back to normal hemoglobin.
- Methaemoglobin formation can be a life-threatening complication, especially in infants and young children.
- The diagnosis of methaemoglobinemia is based on blood tests that measure methaemoglobin levels.
- Treatment for methaemoglobinemia typically involves administering methylene blue or ascorbic acid.
- Elevated methaemoglobin levels can compromise the oxygen-carrying capacity of red blood cells.
- Oxidative stress and certain genetic mutations can promote methaemoglobin formation.
- Methaemoglobinemia can be prevented by avoiding exposure to known triggers and by vaccinating against certain infections that can cause it.
FAQs About the word methaemoglobin
A stable crystalline compound obtained by the decomposition of hemoglobin. It is found in old blood stains.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
Methaemoglobin, an abnormal form of hemoglobin, can interfere with oxygen delivery to tissues.
Exposure to certain chemicals, such as nitrites and aniline, can trigger the formation of methaemoglobin.
Methaemoglobinemia, the condition characterized by elevated methaemoglobin levels, can lead to cyanosis and impaired oxygenation.
Methaemoglobin reductase is an enzyme that converts methaemoglobin back to normal hemoglobin.
