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Carboxyhemoglobin (Carbon Monoxide, COHB, HBCO)



Definition

  • COHB is Hb with carbon monoxide (CO) instead of the normal oxygen bound to it. CO has a much great affinity than oxygen for Hb. The source of the CO may be exhaust (such as from a car, tru...

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