megaloblast

[ meg-uh-luh-blast ]

noun

, Pathology.

1. an abnormally large, immature, and dysfunctional red blood cell found in the blood of persons with pernicious anemia or certain other disorders.

megaloblast

/ ˈmɛɡələʊˌblɑːst; ˌmɛɡələʊˈblæstɪk /

noun

1. an abnormally large red blood cell precursor, present in certain types of anaemia

Derived Forms

• megaloblastic, adjective

Other Words From

• mega·lo·blastic adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of megaloblast¹

First recorded in 1895–1900; megalo- + -blast

Example Sentences

The megaloblast is probably a distinct cell, not merely a larger size of the normoblast.

From Project Gutenberg

Any nucleated red cell, but especially the megaloblast, may exhibit polychromatophilia.

From Project Gutenberg