English word deoxymyoglobin comes from English myoglobin, English deoxy-
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| myoglobin | English (eng) | (protein) A small globular protein, containing a heme group, that carries oxygen to muscles. |
| deoxy- | English (eng) | (chemistry) Forming the names of compounds that are formally derived from others by the replacement of a hydroxy group by a hydrogen atom. |
| deoxymyoglobin | English (eng) | (biochemistry) The form of myoglobin that is not complexed with an oxygen molecule. |