Definitions for "Myoglobin"
the oxygen-binding conjugated protein present in the sarcoplasm of muscle fibers (cells); contributes the red color to muscle
the oxygen-carrying protein of the muscle cells.
(my´ oh globe´ in) [Gr. mys: muscle + L. globus: sphere] • An oxygen-binding molecule found in muscle. Consists of a heme unit and a single globiin chain, and carrys less oxygen than hemoglobin.