noun Download 🔗Share The iron-containing substance in red blood cells that transports oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body; it consists of a protein (globulin), and haem (a porphyrin ring with an atom of iron at its centre). Examples : "Simple: > The doctor checked my haemoglobin levels during my blood test. More descriptive: > Haemoglobin in red blood cells carries oxygen from our lungs to all parts of our body. " medicine physiology substance biochemistry biology anatomy body organ Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading