HealthJuly 15, 2026
hemoglobin
/ˈhiːməˌɡloʊbɪn/
Definition
A protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen throughout the body; in this study, its concentration was used as a key biomarker to assess an individual's overall physiological health.
Etymology
Derived from the Greek 'haima' (blood) and the Latin 'globus' (sphere). The term was coined in the 19th century to describe the globular protein structure found within blood.
In the news
Researchers measured hemoglobin concentration as one of ten physical health indicators to calculate the participants' physiological age. It serves as a data point to determine how well the body is functioning at a cellular level.
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