haematinic
/ˌhiːməˈtɪnɪk/
adjective
- Tending to increase the amount of hemoglobin or red blood cells in the blood.
- Iron supplements have a haematinic effect on anemic patients.
- The doctor prescribed a haematinic drug to boost her red blood cell count.
- Certain foods like spinach are considered haematinic because they support blood health.
noun
- A substance that increases hemoglobin or red blood cell production.
- Many haematinics contain iron, vitamin B12, or folic acid.
- The pharmacist recommended a haematinic for the patient with low iron.
- He took a daily haematinic to treat his chronic fatigue.
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