Hematin
7 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
A complex iron-containing red pigment derived from haemoglobin to which oxygen binds, produced when haemoglobin is broken down.
“Researchers measured hematin levels in the samples to assess the oxygen-carrying capacity of the blood.”
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hem·a·tin
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All low-value tiles, HEMATIN is a rare seven-letter scientific term best played for its length on a premium square
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