histohaematin Meaning, Definition & Usage

His`to*hæm"a*tin noun (Also<

• Histohaematin
• Histohæmatin

)

Etymology

Gr. "isto`s tissue + E. hæmatin.

Definitions

1. (Physiol.) One of a class of respiratory pigments, widely distributed in the animal kingdom, capable of ready oxidation and reduction.