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. Ferrous sulfate is a type of hematinic and a type of dietary supplement.
( FAYR-us SUL-fayt )
Source: NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms
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