haematinic

/hɛməˈtɪnɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or derived from haematin, a reddish-brown pigment

“The haematinic properties of the plant made it a sought-after ingredient in traditional medicine.”

2. noun

a substance or agent that is used to promote the formation of red blood cells

“The doctor prescribed a haematinic to help the patient recover from anaemia.”

Synonyms

  • hematinic
  • hematinogenic

Antonyms

  • anemic
  • depletive