haematinic
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haematinic
A general term for those substances including metallic ions (iron, cobalt, zinc, vitamins), vitamin B12 and folic acid and proteins (e.g., erythropoietin), which are required for normal erythropoiesis.Segen's Medical Dictionary. © 2012 Farlex, Inc. All rights reserved.
he·ma·tin·ic
(hē'mă-tin'ik)1. Improving the condition of the blood.
2. An agent that increases the number of erythrocytes or the hemoglobin concentration of the blood.
Synonym(s): hematic (2) , haematinic.
Synonym(s): hematic (2) , haematinic.
Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions and Nursing © Farlex 2012
haematinic
Pertaining to any substance that promotes blood production.Collins Dictionary of Medicine © Robert M. Youngson 2004, 2005
he·ma·tin·ic
(hē'mă-tin'ik)1. Improving the condition of the blood.
2. An agent that improves the quality of blood by increasing the number of erythrocytes and/or the hemoglobin concentration.
Synonym(s): hematic (2) , haematinic.
Synonym(s): hematic (2) , haematinic.
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