hematic
Upper-Intermediate (B2)
IPA: /hɪˈmætɪk/
KK: /hɪˈmætɪk/
adjective
Definition
This word describes something that is related to blood or has characteristics similar to blood.
Example
The doctor explained that the hematic properties of the substance were crucial for the treatment.
Conversation
Did you read that article about hematic disorders?
Yeah, it was quite interesting how they explained the symptoms.
I had no idea blood conditions could be so complex.
Totally! It's amazing how much our blood affects our health.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
sanguine
bloody
red
Antonyms
nonblood
anemic
pale
noun
Definition
A substance that helps to increase the amount of blood or improve its quality.
Example
Iron is often used as a hematic to treat anemia.
Conversation
Have you ever heard of a hematic supplement?
No, what is it used for?
It's meant to help with iron levels in the blood.
Root Explanation
Hematic → It is formed from "haima" (meaning blood) in Greek and the suffix "-ic" (meaning pertaining to). The word "hematic" refers to something that is related to or characteristic of blood.
Memory Tip
Think of 'haima' meaning blood, and remember that 'hematic' pertains to blood.
Visually Confused Words
thematic
rhematic
schematic
rheumatic
athematic
sematic
nematic
hermaic