Physiology · Blood & Haematology · Easy
Haemoglobin
Meaning: Iron-containing protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen.
In practice: A low level on a full blood count defines anaemia.
Word parts
- haemo- means blood
Many medical words are built from Greek and Latin parts like these, so learning a few helps you work out new terms.
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Which word means: The state of equilibrium maintained in body fluids, electrolytes, or postural stability.
Answer: Balance
Which word means: The ability of cardiac or neural tissue to transmit electrical impulses from cell to cell.
Answer: Conductivity
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