Ferrous
Ferrous
Ferrous (/ˈfɛrəs/), from the Latin ferrum, is a term often used in medicine to refer to compounds containing iron in a +2 oxidation state, also known as iron(II) or Fe2+.
Etymology
The term ferrous is derived from the Latin word ferrum, meaning iron. It is used in the naming of various iron compounds to indicate the presence of iron in the +2 oxidation state.
Medical Usage
In medicine, ferrous compounds are often used in the treatment of iron deficiency anemia. This condition occurs when the body lacks enough iron to produce sufficient red blood cells. Ferrous sulfate, ferrous gluconate, and ferrous fumarate are among the most commonly prescribed iron supplements for this condition.
Ferrous compounds are also used in the production of contrast agents for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). These agents enhance the visibility of internal body structures in MRI scans.
Related Terms
- Iron: A chemical element with the symbol Fe and atomic number 26. It is a metal that belongs to the first transition series and group 8 of the periodic table.
- Iron deficiency anemia: A common type of anemia that occurs when your blood lacks enough healthy red blood cells due to insufficient iron.
- Iron supplements: Medications that contain iron, often prescribed to treat iron deficiency anemia.
- Contrast agents: Substances used to enhance the contrast of structures or fluids within the body in medical imaging.
See Also
- Iron(III): Also known as ferric, refers to compounds containing iron in a +3 oxidation state.
- Hemoglobin: A protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen from the lungs to the body's tissues and returns carbon dioxide from the tissues back to the lungs.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Ferrous
- Wikipedia's article - Ferrous
This WikiMD dictionary article is a stub. You can help make it a full article.
Languages: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
Urdu,
বাংলা,
తెలుగు,
தமிழ்,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
русский,
português do Brasil,
Italian,
polski