Root effect

English

Etymology

Named after its discoverer, R. W. Root.

Noun

Root effect (plural Root effects)

  1. 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.

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