hemic

[hee-mik, hem-ik]

adjective

1. hematic.

Word History and Origins

Origin of hemic¹

First recorded in 1880–85; hem- + -ic

Example Sentences

The diagnosis as to whether the murmurs heard in the heart are hemic, functional, accidental, or indicative of valvular lesions would be without the scope of this book.

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