Contact UsBecome a Partner
Demo
search close
    https://lingvanex.com/translate/ Translate text https://app.lingvanex.com/ Translate files

    Hemoglobina (en. Hemoglobin)

    /emoɡloˈβina/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Protein responsible for transporting oxygen in the blood.
    Hemoglobin binds to oxygen in the lungs.
    La hemoglobina se une al oxígeno en los pulmones.
    Compound that gives blood its red color.
    A low level of hemoglobin may indicate anemia.
    Un nivel bajo de hemoglobina puede indicar anemia.
    Key element for the respiratory function of vertebrates.
    Red blood cells contain hemoglobin to optimize oxygen transport.
    Los glóbulos rojos contienen hemoglobina para optimizar el transporte de oxígeno.

    Etymology

    From the Greek 'haima' meaning blood and 'globin', related to the globular shape.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    low hemoglobin
    Reference to reduced levels of hemoglobin, which may indicate anemia.
    hemoglobina baja
    hemoglobin level
    Measure of the concentration of hemoglobin in the blood.
    nivel de hemoglobina
    high hemoglobin
    Indicates a high level of hemoglobin, which may relate to dehydration or lung diseases.
    hemoglobina alta

    Related Words

    red blood cells
    Blood cells that transport hemoglobin.
    glóbulos rojos
    anemia
    Medical condition characterized by low levels of hemoglobin.
    anemia
    oxygen
    Essential gas transported by hemoglobin.
    oxígeno

    Slang Meanings

    Blood
    It is said that someone has good hemoglobin when they feel strong and healthy.
    Se dice que alguien tiene buena hemoglobina cuando se siente fuerte y saludable.