hematinic en · ADJ
Pronunciation
- /ˌhiː.məˈtɪn.ɪk/ (Australia, Received-Pronunciation)
- /ˌhiː.məˈtən.ək/ (New-Zealand)
- /ˌhi.məˈtɪn.ɪk/ (Canada, General-American, Scotland)
- /ˌhiː.maˈʈin.ik/ (India)
- hē′mə-tĭn′ĭk
Etymology
From hematin + -ic.
Meanings
- That improves the quality of blood, especially by increasing the amount of hemoglobin or of red blood cells.
- Of, relating to, derived from hematin.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| more hematinic | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| most hematinic | Degree=Sup | lexicographic |