hematinic
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he·ma·tin·ic
(hē′mə-tĭn′ĭk)adj.
1. Acting to increase the amount of hemoglobin in the blood.
2. Of, relating to, or derived from hematin.
n.
A drug that increases the amount of hemoglobin in the blood.
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he•ma•tin•ic
(ˌhi məˈtɪn ɪk)n.
1. a medicine, as a compound of iron, that tends to increase the amount of hematin or hemoglobin in the blood.
adj. 2. of or obtained from hematin.
[1850–55]
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Noun | 1. | hematinic - a medicine that increases the hemoglobin content of the blood; used to treat iron-deficiency anemia medicament, medication, medicinal drug, medicine - (medicine) something that treats or prevents or alleviates the symptoms of disease |
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