Definition

A type of protein found in muscle cells that helps store and transport oxygen, similar to another protein called hemoglobin.

Example

Myoglobin is essential for muscle function because it stores oxygen for use during physical activity.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of myoglobin?

Yeah, I think it's that protein in muscles, right?

Exactly! It helps store oxygen for our muscles during exercise.

That's so cool! I didn't know it was so important for performance.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Myoglobin is formed from "myo-" (from Greek "musculus", meaning muscle) and "globin" (from Greek "globus", meaning sphere or ball). The word refers to a protein that is spherical in shape and found in muscle tissue, responsible for oxygen storage.

Memory Tip

Think of 'myo-' relating to 'muscle' and 'globin' indicating a 'spherical' protein — myoglobin is a muscle protein that stores oxygen.

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