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Definitions ​
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Absorption: Into the cell/tissue/organ to be used for nutrients
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Heme: Iron containing compound
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Hypochromia: Light red red blood cells occur from not enough oxygen carrying hemoglobin
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Microcytosis: Condition of small red blood cells
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Non-Heme: Iron not bound by a poryphyrin ring
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Poryphyrin: class of pigments
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