what is the meaning of Hematinic


I would like to know what is the meaning of “Hematinic” in English and what is the correct translation in Spanish?

I saw this term in a list of ethnobotanic uses.

Answer

Meaning of Hematinic
A hematinic is a medicine that increases the hemoglobin content of the blood. Hematinics are used to treat iron-deficiency anemia. Hematinics are usually vitamins or minerals, such as vitamin B12 or iron, that are essential for normal erythropoiesis. Recently, they have been used in conjunction with Folic Acids to help the body to produce and maintain new cells and prevent malignant DNA changes. – See link

 

Hematinic in Spanish is hematֳ­nico
Agente terapֳ©utico que produce un aumento del nֳ÷mero de eritrocitos y/o de la concentraciֳ³n de hemoglobina en los eritrocitos, como el hierro o las vitaminas del complejo B.

 

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