megalocyte
/ˈmɛɡəloʊˌsaɪt/
noun
- An abnormally large red blood cell, typically seen in certain types of anemia such as megaloblastic anemia.
- Under the microscope, the technician identified a megalocyte, indicating a possible vitamin deficiency.
- Doctors look for megalocytes when a patient has symptoms of fatigue and shortness of breath.
- The presence of megalocytes in the blood sample confirmed the diagnosis of megaloblastic anemia.
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