Definitions for heme

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heme heme

Spelling: [heem]

IPA: /him/

Heme is a 4 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 9 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 9 points.

You can make 16 anagrams from letters in heme (eehm).

Definitions for heme

noun

1. a deep-red iron-containing blood pigment, C 34 H 32 N 4 O 4 Fe, obtained from hemoglobin.

Origin of heme

First recorded in 1920-25; shortened form of hematin

Examples for heme

heme instantly drew forth a hunting-knife, and cutting Fenwolf's bonds asunder, the latter started to his feet.