megaloblast
[ meg-uh-luh-blast ]
/ ˈmɛg ə ləˌblæst /
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noun Pathology.
an abnormally large, immature, and dysfunctional red blood cell found in the blood of persons with pernicious anemia or certain other disorders.
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Example sentences from the Web for megaloblast
In agreement with this, "blood crises" are not to be observed in the megaloblastic anæmias.
Histology of the Blood|Paul EhrlichWe can now say that the megaloblastic metamorphosis is not a purposeful process, and for the following reasons: 1.
Histology of the Blood|Paul EhrlichFor this reason, the prognosis of megaloblastic anæmia, apart from the group of Bothriocephalus anæmia, is exceedingly bad.
Histology of the Blood|Paul EhrlichSince the fresh formation of red blood corpuscles by means of the megaloblastic method is clearly much slower.
Histology of the Blood|Paul Ehrlich
British Dictionary definitions for megaloblast
megaloblast
/ (ˈmɛɡələʊˌblɑːst) /
noun
an abnormally large red blood cell precursor, present in certain types of anaemia
Derived forms of megaloblast
megaloblastic (ˌmɛɡələʊˈblæstɪk), adjectiveCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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Medical definitions for megaloblast
megaloblast
[ mĕg′ə-lō-blăst′ ]
n.
An abnormally large nucleated red blood cell found especially in pernicious anemia or in certain vitamin deficiencies.
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meg′a•lo•blas′tic adj.The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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