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What does hemoglobin mean?
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Hemoglobin: Hemoglobin is part of a red blood cell that moves oxygen and carbon dioxide from one part of the body to another.
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Hemoglobin: Protein molecule in Red blood cells that carries Oxygen from the lungs to other tissues and returns Carbon dioxide back to the lungs. Is made up of 4 protein molecules (Globulin chains) connected together.
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