If your iron is low, eating a diet that is high in iron-rich foods such as fortified cereals, red meat, dried fruit, and beans may not be enough to give you what you need. Your doctor might recommend that you take an iron supplement.
selective. 1  having the function or power of selecting; making a selection. 2  characterized by selection, especially fastidious selection. 3  of or relating to selection. 4  Electricity, Radio. having good selectivity.
selective mutism a mental disorder of childhood characterized by continuous refusal to speak in social situations when the child is able and willing to speak to selected persons.