Definition

A dark compound formed from the breakdown of hemoglobin, containing iron and nitrogen, often found in blood.

Example

Hematin is used in various biochemical studies to understand blood composition.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of hematin?

Yeah, I think it's related to hemoglobin, right?

Exactly! It's formed when hemoglobin decomposes.

That's interesting; I never knew it was that complex!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Hematin is derived from "heme" (from Greek "haima", meaning blood) and "-tin" (a suffix used in chemistry to denote a substance). The word refers to a compound related to heme, which is a component of hemoglobin found in blood.

Memory Tip

Think of 'heme' which relates to 'blood' — that's why 'hematin' is a substance associated with blood.

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