1. Plural of hemoglobin; iron-containing proteins in red blood cells that carry oxygen from the lungs to tissues throughout the body.
Usage: Medical/scientific term; Typically used in medical, biological, or clinical contexts

Examples

• The doctor measured the patient's hemoglobins to check for anemia.
• Different hemoglobins can be found in various species of animals.
• Hemoglobins bind oxygen molecules and transport them efficiently through the bloodstream.
• Abnormal hemoglobins can cause serious blood disorders like sickle cell disease.
• The laboratory analyzed multiple hemoglobins in the blood sample to diagnose the condition.