Definition

A compound derived from hemoglobin, often used in biological and medical contexts.

Example

Haematin is important in the study of blood and its components.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of haematin?

No, I haven't. What is it?

It's an alternative spelling for hematein, used in some scientific contexts.

That's interesting! I love learning new terms like that.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Haematin is derived from "haema" (from Greek "haima", meaning blood) and "-tin" (a suffix used in chemistry to denote a compound). The word refers to a compound related to blood, specifically a derivative of hemoglobin.

Memory Tip

Think of 'blood' ('haema') when you hear 'haematin', as it directly relates to a compound associated with blood.

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