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fetal hemoglobin |
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fetal hemoglobin [′fēd·əl ′hē·mə‚glō·bən] (biochemistry) A normal embryonic hemoglobin having alpha chains identical to those of normal adult human hemoglobin, and gamma chains similar to adult beta chains. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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High levels of hemoglobin F had previously been found in infants born to mothers with chronic low oxygen resulting from severe asthma, anemia or heart failure. University of Wisconsin at Madison scientists report they have found elevated levels of hemoglobin F (fetal) in the blood of infants whose cause of death was listed as SIDS. |
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