noun
- a form of hemoglobin in which the iron is in the ferric state and cannot carry oxygen effectively
Usage: medical; biochemistry
Examples
- High levels of methemoglobin in the blood can cause cyanosis.
- The patient’s methemoglobin concentration was measured at 15%.
- Certain medications can increase methemoglobin formation.
- Methemoglobin cannot transport oxygen to body tissues.
- The laboratory test revealed elevated methemoglobin levels.
- Treatment focused on reducing the methemoglobin in her bloodstream.