English dictionary

hematinic

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Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

a medicine that increases the hemoglobin content of the blood; used to treat iron-deficiency anemia

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Synonyms haematinic

Source: WordNet 3.0
Any substance, such as an iron salt or organic compound containing iron, which when ingested tends to increase the hemoglobin contents of the blood.

noun

Source: webster1913