carboxyhemoglobin
See carbonylhemoglobin
carcinogen n., -ic adj.
Agent (chemical, physical or biological) which is capable of increasing the incidence of malignant neoplasms, thus causing cancer.
Carboxyhemoglobin: Hemoglobin in which the iron is bound to carbon monoxide(CO) instead of oxygen.
Carcinogen: Any substance that can cause or aggravate cancer.
carbon monoxide (CO) A colorless, odorless, poisonous gas produced by incomplete fossil fuel combustion. Carboxyhemoglobin: Hemoglobin in which the iron is bound to carbon monoxide (CO) instead of oxygen.
 See also: Toxicity, Toxic substances, Risk, Concentration, Discharge
  
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