Hematinic (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
- Ferrous sulfate is a hematinic used to treat anemia and to fortify foods and iron supplements.
- Vitamin B12 and iron are the most common hematinic medications used to treat deficiencies in patients.
- Doctors prescribe a hematinic like iron or vitamin B12 supplements to individuals suffering from low red blood cell count.
- After diagnosing her patient with anemia, the doctor recommended taking a daily hematinic supplement.
- Regular hematinic injections helped increase the patient's hemoglobin levels and improved their overall health.