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hematin

noun he·ma·tin \ˈhē-mə-tən\

Definition of HEMATIN

:  a brownish-black or bluish-black derivative C34H33N4O5Fe of oxidized heme; also :  any of several similar compounds
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First Known Use of HEMATIN

1845
Medical Dictionary

hematin

noun he·ma·tin

Medical Definition of HEMATIN

1
:  a brownish black or bluish black derivative C34H33N4O5Fe of oxidized heme containing iron with a valence of three; also :  any of several similar compounds
2
:  heme

Variants of HEMATIN

he·ma·tin or chiefly British hae·ma·tin \ˈhē-mət-ən\

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