Antanemic

/ænˌtænˈɛmɪk/ adjective

Definition

In medicine, a substance or treatment that opposes or counters anemia; having properties opposite to those that cause anemia.

Etymology

From Greek 'anti-' (against) + 'anaemia' (bloodlessness), from 'an-' (without) + 'haima' (blood). A medical term describing remedies against blood deficiencies.

Kelly Says

Antanemic might sound old-fashioned, but it describes the principle behind iron supplements and vitamin B12 treatments—modern doctors just say 'anti-anemic' instead of the fancy classical term!

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