Macrocytic Anaemia (Noun)
Meaning
Anemia in which the average size of erythrocytes is larger than normal.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- Macrocytic anaemia is often associated with deficiencies in vitamin B12 or folate.
- A blood test revealed that the patient was suffering from macrocytic anaemia.
- The doctor suspected that the patient's macrocytic anaemia was caused by a genetic disorder.
- The patient's symptoms improved significantly after treatment for macrocytic anaemia.
- The elderly patient was diagnosed with macrocytic anaemia, which was likely caused by malnutrition.