Haematinic (Noun)
Meaning
A medicine that increases the hemoglobin content of the blood; used to treat iron-deficiency anemia.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The haematinic was prescribed to counteract the young girl's iron deficiency anemia.
- Doctors often recommend a haematinic supplement to alleviate symptoms of anemia during pregnancy.
- She began taking a haematinic medication upon being diagnosed with low red blood cell count.
- Iron supplements, a common haematinic, are used extensively to correct nutritional anemia worldwide.
- Folic acid and similar haematinics have been found to effectively treat cases of iron deficiency anemia.