Synonym for haem ... 1. <biochemistry> Compounds of iron complexed in a porphyrin (tetrapyrrole) ring that differ in side chain composition. Haems are the prosthetic groups of cytochromes and are found in most oxygen carrier proteins. ... 2. <prefix> haem-, eaning relating to blood. ... Origin: G. Haima ... (21 Jun 2000) ...
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Type: Term Pronunciation: fer′ō-prō′tō-pōr′fi-rin Synonyms: heme
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