hemin
See also: hem in
English
Etymology
From Ancient Greek αἷμᾰ (haîma, “blood”) + -in. By surface analysis, hem- + -in.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈhi.mɪn/
Noun
hemin (plural hemins)
- a reddish brown substance produced in a laboratory test for the presence of blood by reaction with glacial acetic acid and sodium chloride
Synonyms
- hematin chloride
- protohemin
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