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Definition of Ferric ammonium citrate
1. Noun. (inorganic compound) a mixed salt of citric acid with iron and ammonia, Fe(NH4)3(C6H5O7)2; used to treat anemia, and in the manufacture of blueprint paper ¹
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Medical Definition of Ferric ammonium citrate
1. Soluble ferric citrate;a compound used in hypochromic anaemia; it is relatively free of astringent and irritant action. Ferric ammonium citrate green is often used in hypochromic anaemia. (05 Mar 2000)