myoglobin

Noun
  1. A hemoprotein that receives oxygen from hemoglobin and stores it in the tissues until needed (synset 115049173)
    is a type of: haemoprotein, hemoprotein - a conjugated protein linked to a compound of iron and porphyrin
    substance holonym: haem, haemitin, hematin, heme, protoheme - a complex red organic pigment containing iron and other atoms to which oxygen binds

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