actiniohematin
|ac-tin-i-o-he-ma-tin|
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/ækˌtɪni.oʊˈhiːmətɪn/
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/ækˌtɪni.əʊˈhiːmətɪn/
oxygen-transport pigment
Etymology
Etymology Information
'actiniohematin' originates from Greek, specifically the words 'aktis' meaning 'ray' and 'haima' meaning 'blood', combined with the suffix '-in' used in chemistry to denote substances.
Historical Evolution
The term 'actiniohematin' was coined in the 20th century to describe the pigment found in sea anemones.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to the pigment's role in oxygen transport, and this meaning has remained consistent.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a respiratory pigment found in certain sea anemones, similar to hemoglobin.
The actiniohematin in sea anemones helps them to transport oxygen efficiently.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/04/29 17:51