globin

Definitions of globin
  1. noun
    a colorless protein obtained by removing heme from hemoglobin; the oxygen carrying compound in red blood cells
    synonyms: haematohiston, hematohiston
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    type of:
    simple protein
    a protein that yields only amino acids when hydrolyzed
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