HEME - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Noun

a complex red organic pigment containing iron and other atoms to which oxygen binds

Categories: Pigment

Synonyms

Haem, Haemitin, Heme, Protoheme, Hematin

🔗 Related Words

hemoglobin – A related word in the same word family.

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➡️ Words that Start with HE

Hemostat Hemorrhoids Helve Hematins Hepworth Heightening Hemoptysis Hexs Hecatomb Hematemesis Hegaris Heliotropes

Words that End with ME ⬅️

Ribosome Rime Spume Stay-at-home Sublime Subsume Summertime Suppertime Abrocome Academe Acme Acrosome