Ferrlecit
Term · Oncology and biomedicine · MLC-T-ONC-003168
A form of the mineral iron that is used to treat anemia caused by low amounts of iron in the blood. Anemia is a condition in which the number of red blood cells is below normal. Ferrlecit is a type of hematinic and a dietary supplement. Also called sodium ferric gluconate.
| Identifier | MLC-T-ONC-003168 |
|---|---|
| Field | Oncology and biomedicine |
| Synonyms | sodium ferric gluconate |
| References | NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms |
Record as JSON
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"definition": "A form of the mineral iron that is used to treat anemia caused by low amounts of iron in the blood. Anemia is a condition in which the number of red blood cells is below normal. Ferrlecit is a type of hematinic and a dietary supplement. Also called sodium ferric gluconate.",
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