Definition

A bright-red substance formed when hemoglobin in the blood binds with oxygen, helping to carry oxygen to different parts of the body.

Example

Oxyhemoglobin is essential for delivering oxygen to our organs and tissues.

Conversation

Did you know that oxyhemoglobin is what carries oxygen in our blood?

Yeah, I learned about that in biology class!

It's fascinating how it releases oxygen to our tissues, isn't it?

Totally! It makes you appreciate how our bodies work.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Oxyhemoglobin → It is formed from "oxy-" (from Greek "oxys", meaning sharp or acid, often used to denote oxygen) and "hemoglobin" (from Greek "haima", meaning blood, and "globin", meaning protein). The word refers to the protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen in the blood.

Memory Tip

Think of 'sharp' or 'acid' ('oxy-') relating to 'oxygen' and 'blood protein' ('hemoglobin') — this helps you remember that oxyhemoglobin is the oxygen-carrying protein in blood.

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