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Definition of Hematin

1. Noun. A complex red organic pigment containing iron and other atoms to which oxygen binds.

Definition of Hematin

1. n. Hematoxylin.

Definition of Hematin

1. Noun. Hemoglobin with iron in ferric state. ¹

2. Noun. Hemin. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Hematin

1. heme [n -S] - See also: heme

Medical Definition of Hematin

1. 1. Haematoxylin. 2. A bluish black, amorphous substance containing iron and obtained from blood. It exists the red blood corpuscles united with globulin, and the form of hemoglobin or oxyhemoglobin gives to the blood its red colour. Origin: Gr. A"i^ma, a"imatos, blood. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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