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Megaloblastic Anaemia (Noun)

Meaning

Anemia characterized by many large immature and dysfunctional red blood cells (megaloblasts) in the bone marrow; associated with pernicious anemia.

Classification

Nouns denoting natural processes.

Examples

  • Megaloblastic anemia is a condition where the bone marrow produces large, immature red blood cells that are not able to function properly.
  • The patient was diagnosed with megaloblastic anemia, which was caused by a deficiency of vitamin B12.
  • Pernicious anemia is a common cause of megaloblastic anemia, as it leads to a lack of intrinsic factor and subsequent malabsorption of vitamin B12.
  • Megaloblastic anemia can be treated with folate and vitamin B12 supplements, which can help to correct the underlying deficiencies.
  • The lab results showed that the patient had a significant increase in megaloblasts in the bone marrow, which was consistent with a diagnosis of megaloblastic anemia.

Synonyms

  • Megaloblastic Anemia

Hypernyms

  • Malignant Anaemia
  • Pernicious Anemia
  • Malignant Anemia
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