haem

Plural: haems

Noun

• The iron-containing component of hemoglobin, essential for oxygen transport.
• a complex red organic pigment containing iron and other atoms to which oxygen binds
• Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, and UK standard spelling of heme.

Examples

• HAEM, though short, proved to be the vital component for a crucial hook play.

Synonyms

haemitin, hematin, heme, protoheme