- beta globin
- beta globin also ß-glo·bin -'glō-bən n the chain of hemoglobin that is designated beta and that when deficient or defective causes various anemias (as beta-thalassemia or sickle-cell anemia)
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beta globin — noun : the chain of hemoglobin that is designated beta and that when deficient or defective causes various anemias (as beta thalassemia or sickle cell anemia) … Useful english dictionary
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