ヘモグロビン
Meanings
1
Medical and biological term for the oxygen-carrying protein in red blood cells. Used in both technical and everyday health contexts.
In anemia tests, the hemoglobin level is important.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉のヘモグロビン値someone's hemoglobin level (as measured in a blood test)
I was told at my checkup that my hemoglobin level is low.
- ヘモグロビンが不足するto have insufficient hemoglobin (a sign of anemia)
People with anemia have insufficient hemoglobin.
- ヘモグロビンが酸素を運ぶhemoglobin carries oxygen (through the blood)
Hemoglobin carries oxygen from the lungs to the whole body.