Methemoglobinemia

usgb/ˌmɛθɪmləˌɡoʊbɪˈniːmiə/
noun

A medical condition characterized by an abnormal amount of methemoglobin in the blood, which impairs the blood's ability to carry oxygen.

The patient was diagnosed with methemoglobinemia after showing symptoms of cyanosis.
Visual representation of "methemoglobinemia" - A medical condition characterized by an abnormal amount of methemoglobin in the blood, which impairs the blood's ability to carry oxygen.

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Methemoglobinemia is a specific term only used in healthcare contexts.
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Recognizing symptoms can lead to earlier treatment

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Patients may not realize they have this condition until lab tests are performed.
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Methemoglobinemia can be severe if untreated

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