A medicine that increases the hemoglobin content of the blood

• Used to treat iron-deficiency anemia

The Collaborative International Dictionary Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
Hematinic \He`ma*tin"ic\, n. [From Hematin .] (Med.) Any substance, such as an iron salt or organic compound containing iron, which when ingested tends to increase the hemoglobin contents of the blood.

Wiktionary Word definitions in Wiktionary
a. (context medicine English) That improves the quality of blood, especially by increasing the amount of hemoglobin or of red blood cells n. (context medicine English) Any drug that has this effect

WordNet Word definitions in WordNet
n. a medicine that increases the hemoglobin content of the blood; used to treat iron-deficiency anemia [syn: haematinic ]

Wikipedia Word definitions in Wikipedia
A hematinic is a nutrient required for the formation of blood cells in the process of hematopoiesis . The main hematinics are iron , B12 , and folate . Deficiency in hematinics can lead to anaemia . In cases of hematinic deficiency, hematinics can be administered ...