Haem

Translation of "haem" into Russian

Noun

haem

haems pl

The doctor explained that the haem is a component of hemoglobin.

Доктор объяснил, что гем является компонентом гемоглобина.

Noun

An iron-containing porphyrin that forms the prosthetic group of hemoglobin and other hemoproteins, responsible for binding oxygen.

The haem group in hemoglobin is crucial for oxygen transport in the bloodstream.

Any molecule of haem considered as a discrete unit, especially when discussing the number of such groups bound by a protein.

Cytochrome c contains a single covalently attached haem.

Adjective

Containing, involving, or derived from haem.

Haem iron is more readily absorbed than non-haem iron.