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Meaning of MYOGLOBIN

Pronunciation:  `mIu'glowbin

WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: [n]  a hemoprotein that receives oxygen from hemoglobin and stores it in the tissues until needed
 
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 See Also: haem, haemitin, haemoprotein, hematin, heme, hemoprotein, protoheme

 

 

Biology Dictionary
 
 Definition: A red, heme-containing pigment in muscles that binds and stores oxygen.
 
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