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Definition of Cyanmethemoglobin
1. Noun. (biochemistry) A relatively non-toxic cyanide derivative of methemoglobin formed when amyl nitrite and sodium nitrite are used as antidotes to cyanide poisoning ¹
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Medical Definition of Cyanmethemoglobin
1. A relatively nontoxic compound of cyanide with methemoglobin, which is formed when methylene blue is administered in cases of cyanide poisoning. Synonym: cyanide methemoglobin. (05 Mar 2000)