hematinic
[ hee-muh-tin-ik, hem-uh- ]
/ ˌhi məˈtɪn ɪk, ˌhɛm ə- /
noun
a medicine, as a compound of iron, that tends to increase the amount of hematin or hemoglobin in the blood.
adjective
of or obtained from hematin.
Words nearby hematinic
hematic,
hematidrosis,
hematin,
hematin chloride,
hematinemia,
hematinic,
hematite,
hemato-,
hematoblast,
hematocele,
hematocephaly
Example sentences from the Web for hematinic
As a hematinic, the protochloride of iron justifies the confidence of the medical profession.
Medical definitions for hematinic
hematinic
[ hē′mə-tĭn′ĭk ]
adj.
Acting to improve the quality of blood, as by increasing hemoglobin concentration or stimulating red blood cell formation.
Of or relating to hematin.
n.
A drug that improves the quality of blood, as by increasing hemoglobin concentration.
hematic