Deoxyhemoglobin

Definition

Deoxyhemoglobin is hemoglobin without oxygen, typically found in red blood cells returning to the lungs. It forms when oxygen dissociates from hemoglobin, enabling the delivery of oxygen to body tissues.

Related terms

Hemoglobin:

A protein in red blood cells responsible for transporting oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body.

Erythrocytes:

Also known as red blood cells, they are the most common type of blood cell and primarily function in transporting oxygen and carbon dioxide throughout the body.

Oxygen saturation: A measure of how much oxygen is bound to hemoglobin in the blood, indicating how effectively blood can carry and distribute oxygen throughout the body