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fetal hemoglobin
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fetal hemoglobin
n.
The predominant form of hemoglobin in a fetus and a newborn. Normally present in small amounts in an adult, it may be abnormally elevated in certain forms of anemia. Also called Hemoglobin F.
fetal hemoglobin Hemoglobin F An immature Hb composed of 2 α and 2 γ chains that usually disappears in the neonatal period. See Hereditary persistence of fetal hemoglobin.


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