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Methemoglobin
Pronunciation
Definition 1
A form of hemoglobin found in the blood in small amounts. Unlike normal hemoglobin, methemoglobin cannot carry oxygen. Injury or certain drugs, chemicals, or foods may cause a higher-than-normal amount of methemoglobin to be made. This causes a condition called methemoglobinemia. (NCI Dictionary)
Definition 2
A product of hemoglobin produced by oxidation of the iron atom from the ferrous to the ferric state. (NCI Thesaurus)
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