Is it Greek? Is it Latin? It's both! Hemoglobin is a hybrid word, meaning it combines Greek and Latin roots. Hemo- comes from the Greek haima (αἷμα), meaning "blood." Globin, a type of protein, comes from the Latin globulus, meaning "little ball." Hemoglobin is the protein which makes red blood cells red by binding to oxygen and transporting it throughout the body.
Sunday, July 16, 2023