methemoglobin

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ONC-005317",
  "term": "methemoglobin",
  "field": "Oncology and biomedicine",
  "definition": "A form of hemoglobin found in the blood in small amounts. Unlike normal hemoglobin, methemoglobin cannot carry oxygen. Injury or certain drugs, chemicals, or foods may cause a higher-than-normal amount of methemoglobin to be made. This causes a condition called methemoglobinemia.",
  "references": [
    "NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oncology/methemoglobin/"
}