adjective
- relating to or promoting the formation of blood or the increase of hemoglobin and red blood cells
Usage: medical; chiefly British spelling (American: hematitic)
noun
- a substance or medication that promotes the formation of blood or increases hemoglobin and red blood cells
Usage: medical; chiefly British spelling (American: hematitic)
Examples
- The doctor prescribed a haematinic supplement to treat the patient's anemia.
- Iron is a common haematinic agent used in medical practice.
- Haematinic foods rich in vitamin B12 include liver and eggs.
- The haematinic properties of this medication help restore healthy blood cell counts.
- Patients with chronic blood loss often benefit from haematinic therapy.
- Folic acid acts as a haematinic by supporting red blood cell production.