Carbamino

/kɑrˈbæmɪnoʊ/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or describing the chemical groups or compounds formed when CO2 reacts with amino groups, particularly in hemoglobin.

Etymology

Combining 'carbam-' with '-ino' (a chemical combining form), used as an adjective to describe compounds containing this specific type of chemical group.

Kelly Says

When you exercise hard and your muscles produce lots of CO2, forming carbamino compounds in your blood is one of your body's emergency relief systems—it's a clever chemical trick to grab hold of that dangerous acid and ship it out.

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