1. Noun. (biochemistry) The oxidized form of myoglobin ¹
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Medical Definition of Metmyoglobin
1. Myoglobin which is in the oxidised ferric or hemin form. The oxidation causes a change in colour from red to brown.
Chemical name: Myoglobins, met-
(12 Dec 1998)
