Haemoglobin

Views Updated: Dec 15, 2025

Key Facts

Abbreviation
HB
Pronunciation
/ˌhiː.məˈɡləʊ.bɪn/
Category
Medical
Related Field
Oncology

Examples in Context

  1. Haemolysis describes the breaking up of red blood cells, resulting in the release of haemoglobin into the plasma.
  2. Other, less prominent buffers include proteins, phosphate, bone, and haemoglobin.
  3. It is a condition whereby, there is a deficiency of red blood cells, or haemoglobin.
  4. Haemoglobin(HB) disorders can be effectively reduced through a strategic balance of disease management and prevention programmes.
  5. Anaemia is a condition in which there is a reduced concentration of haemoglobin in the blood.

Other meanings of HB