haptoglobin

[US]/ˈhæptəʊɡlɒbɪn/
[UK]/ˈhæptəˌɡloʊbɪn/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.a protein that binds free hemoglobin; a protein involved in the immune response
Word Forms
Pluralhaptoglobins

Phrases & Collocations

haptoglobin levels

haptoglobin testing

haptoglobin concentration

haptoglobin deficiency

haptoglobin binding

haptoglobin function

haptoglobin role

haptoglobin increase

haptoglobin analysis

Example Sentences

haptoglobin levels can indicate liver function.

doctors often test for haptoglobin in blood samples.

low haptoglobin may suggest hemolytic anemia.

haptoglobin is produced by the liver.

elevated haptoglobin levels can indicate inflammation.

researchers study haptoglobin to understand disease processes.

haptoglobin binds free hemoglobin in the bloodstream.

genetic variations in haptoglobin can affect health.

haptoglobin testing can help diagnose various conditions.

monitoring haptoglobin can aid in patient management.

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