Root effect en · NOUN
Etymology
Named after its discoverer, R. W. Root.
Meanings
- A physiological phenomenon in fish hemoglobin, whereby an increased proton or carbon dioxide concentration (lower pH) lowers hemoglobin's affinity and carrying capacity for oxygen.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Root effects | Number=Plur | lexicographic |