"beta globin" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: beta globins [plural]
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  1. (biochemistry) One of the two globin subunits in the most common form of haemoglobin in humans. Wikipedia link: beta globin Categories (topical): Proteins Synonyms: HBB
    Sense id: en-beta_globin-en-noun-Aku0L3Ob Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: biochemistry, biology, chemistry, microbiology, natural-sciences, physical-sciences

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