Megalocyte (Noun)
Meaning
Abnormally large red blood cell (associated with pernicious anemia).
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The presence of megalocytes in the blood smear is a hallmark of pernicious anemia, a condition caused by vitamin B12 deficiency.
- Megalocytes are abnormally large red blood cells that are often seen in patients with megaloblastic anemia.
- The megalocyte is characterized by its large size and pale staining, which distinguishes it from normal red blood cells.
- A bone marrow biopsy revealed the presence of megalocytes, which confirmed the diagnosis of pernicious anemia.
- The patient's blood work showed a high percentage of megalocytes, indicating a severe case of vitamin B12 deficiency.