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.