compound of the iron-containing pigment heme with a protein or other substance. The hemochromogens include hemoglobin, found in red blood cells, and ... Found on http://www.britannica.com/eb/a-z/h/35
Type: Term Pronunciation: hē′mō-krō′mō-jen Definitions: 1. Term originally used for combinations of ferro- or ferriporphyrins with 2 mol of a nitrogenous base or protein, pyridine ferroporphyrin. Synonyms: hemochrome Found on http://www.medilexicon.com/medicaldictionary.php?t=40053