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hematinic

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noun he·ma·tin·ic \ˌhē-mə-ˈti-nik\

Definition of hematinic

  1. :  an agent that tends to stimulate blood cell formation or to increase the hemoglobin in the blood

hematinic

adjective

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1855

First Known Use of hematinic

1855

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hematinic

noun he·ma·tin·ic
variants: or chiefly British

haematinic

\ˌhē-mə-ˈtin-ik\play

Medical Definition of hematinic

  1. :  an agent that tends to stimulate blood cell formation or to increase the hemoglobin in the blood

hematinic

or chiefly British

haematinic

adjective

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