oxyhemoglobin
/ˌɑksiˌhiməˈɡloʊbɪn/
noun
- The bright red form of hemoglobin that carries oxygen in the blood (American English spelling).
- When oxyhemoglobin releases oxygen to the tissues, it becomes deoxyhemoglobin.
- Doctors check oxyhemoglobin levels to see how well a patient's lungs are working.
- Oxyhemoglobin is essential for transporting oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body.