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carboxyhaemoglobin |
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carboxyhaemoglobin US, carboxyhemoglobin [kɑːˌbɒksɪˌhiːməʊˈgləʊbɪn -ˌhɛm-] n (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Biochemistry) haemoglobin coordinated with carbon monoxide, formed as a result of carbon monoxide poisoning. As carbon monoxide is bound in preference to oxygen, tissues are deprived of oxygen How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Blood carboxyhaemoglobin levels in Indian bidi and cigarette smokers. It can combine with the hemoglobin in blood to form carboxyhaemoglobin, and can therefore be lethal with prolonged exposure by preventing the flow of oxygen through the bloodstream. 1988, Blood carboxyhaemoglobin levels following acute exposure to smoke of biomass fuel. |
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