Methemoglobinemia
| Methemoglobinemia | |
|---|---|
| Term | Methemoglobinemia |
| Short definition | Methemoglobinemia - (pronounced) (MET-hee-moh-GLOH-bih-NEE-mee-uh) condition in which an above-average amount of methemoglobin is found in the blood. Methemoglobin is a form of hemoglobin that cannot carry oxygen. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
| Comments | |
Methemoglobinemia - (pronounced) (MET-hee-moh-GLOH-bih-NEE-mee-uh) condition in which an above-average amount of methemoglobin is found in the blood. Methemoglobin is a form of hemoglobin that cannot carry oxygen. In methemoglobinemia, tissues cannot get enough oxygen. Symptoms can include headache, dizziness, tiredness, shortness of breath, nausea, vomiting, rapid heartbeat, loss of muscle coordination, and blue-colored skin. Methemoglobinemia can be caused by injury or exposure to certain drugs, chemicals, or foods. It can also be a hereditary disease
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