| haematinic | 1. Improving the condition of the blood. 2. An agent that improves the quality of blood by increasing the number of erythrocytes and/or the haemoglobin concentration. Synonym: haematic. Synonym: haematonic. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| haematinic principle | The principle previously thought to be produced by the action of Castle's intrinsic factor upon an extrinsic factor in food, now recognised as vitamin B12. (05 Mar 2000) |
| haematinics | Agents which improve the quality of the blood, increasing the haemoglobin level and the number of erythrocytes. They are used in the treatment of anaemias. (12 Dec 1998) |