noun
- Substances or medicines that promote the formation of hemoglobin or red blood cells; agents used to treat anemia.
Usage: Medical/pharmaceutical term; Usually used in plural form; Also spelled 'hematinics' in American English
Examples
- The doctor prescribed haematinics to help treat the patient's iron-deficiency anemia.
- Haematinics containing iron and vitamin B12 are commonly recommended for patients with low hemoglobin levels.
- The pharmaceutical company developed new haematinics with improved absorption rates.
- Haematinics are often used as supplements to boost red blood cell production in anemic patients.