Definition of Myoglobin

1. Noun. A hemoprotein that receives oxygen from hemoglobin and stores it in the tissues until needed.

Generic synonyms: Haemoprotein, Hemoprotein
Terms within: Haem, Haemitin, Hematin, Heme, Protoheme

Definition of Myoglobin

1. Noun. (protein) A small globular protein, containing a heme group, that carries oxygen to muscles ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Myoglobin

1. [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Myoglobin

myofibres
myofibril
myofibrilla
myofibrillar
myofibrillary
myofibrils
myofibroblast
myofibroblasts
myofilament
myofilaments
myogen
myogenesis
myogenic
myogenin
myogens
myoglobin (current term)
myoglobins
myoglobinuria
myoglobinurias
myoglobinuric
myoglobulin
myoglobulins
myogram
myograms
myograph
myographic
myographical
myographies
myographs
myography

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