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carboxyhemoglobin
This term is a highly specialized medical and biochemical designation used primarily in clinical toxicology and emergency medicine. It describes a pathological state rather than a healthy biological component, as the presence of this complex indicates carbon monoxide poisoning. In a clinical setting, it is typically discussed in terms of percentage saturation (COHb) to determine the severity of hypoxia.
As a technical chemical compound name, it functions as an uncountable noun. It refers to the substance itself or the concentration of the substance in the blood, and is not used in plural forms to describe multiple instances of the molecule.
Meanings
Examples
The patient has a dangerously high level of carboxyhemoglobin in their blood.
Carbon monoxide binds to hemoglobin to form carboxyhemoglobin.
We need to measure the carboxyhemoglobin saturation immediately.
We need to measure the carboxyhemoglobin saturation immediately.
The autopsy report indicated a high concentration of carboxyhemoglobin.
The autopsy report indicated a high concentration of carboxyhemoglobin.
Is the carboxyhemoglobin level high enough to explain the loss of consciousness?
Carboxyhemoglobin prevents the blood from carrying oxygen to the brain.
The cherry red color of the skin is often caused by carboxyhemoglobin.
I wonder if the smoke inhalation caused a significant buildup of carboxyhemoglobin.
I wonder if the smoke inhalation caused a significant buildup of carboxyhemoglobin.