Hemoglobin h disease
hemoglobin H disease n.
An inherited disease characterized by moderate anemia and red blood cell abnormalities, with red blood cells containing Bart’s hemoglobin being replaced by cells containing hemoglobin H.
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hemoglobin M n. Abbr. Hb M A group of abnormal hemoglobins in which a single amino acid substitution favors the formation of methemoglobin and is thus associated with methemoglobinemia.
- Hemoglobinolysis
hemoglobinolysis he·mo·glo·bi·nol·y·sis (hē’mə-glō’bə-nŏl’ĭ-sĭs) n. The destruction or chemical lysis of hemoglobin.
- Hemoglobinopathy
hemoglobinopathy he·mo·glo·bi·nop·a·thy (hē’mə-glō’bə-nŏp’ə-thē) n. A disorder caused by or associated with the presence of abnormal hemoglobins in the blood.
- Hemoglobinophilic
hemoglobinophilic he·mo·glo·bi·no·phil·ic (hē’mə-glō’bə-nə-fĭl’ĭk) adj. Of or relating to microorganisms that cannot be cultured except in the presence of hemoglobin.
- Hemoglobin s
hemoglobin S n. Abbr. Hb S An abnormal hemoglobin in which valine has replaced glutamic acid causing the hemoglobin to become less soluble under decreasing oxygen concentrations and to polymerize into crystals that distort the red blood cells into a sickle shape. Also called sickle cell hemoglobin.