hematin

[ hee-muh-tin, hem-uh- ]

noun

1. Biochemistry. heme.
2. (loosely) hematein.

Word History and Origins

Origin of hematin¹

First recorded in 1810–20; hemat- + -in ²

Example Sentences

She was given infusions of hematin daily for two weeks and, slowly, began to recover.

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Attacks of porphyria are usually treated with an artificial heme known as hematin.

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If a patient gets one of these attacks despite this effort, a medication called hematin can be given to bring a rapid resolution of pain.

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Before hematin was approved, porphyria attacks were treated with high doses of intravenous glucose, which works by temporarily shutting down porphyrin production.

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