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cyanmethemoglobin

Pronunciation: sī′an-met-hē′mō-glō′bin
A relatively nontoxic compound of cyanide with methemoglobin, which is formed when methylene blue is administered in cases of cyanide poisoning.

Synonym(s): cyanide methemoglobin




 

 

 

 

 

 



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