megaloblast
noun
an abnormally large, immature, and dysfunctional red blood cell found in the blood of persons with pernicious anemia or certain other disorders.
megaloblastic
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a word derived from
megaloblast.
Example Sentences
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The megaloblastic degeneration of the bone-marrow is no doubt due to chemical influences, which alter the type of regeneration in a disadvantageous manner.
From Histology of the Blood Normal and Pathological by W. Myers
In megaloblastic anæmias apparent cures are by no means rare, but sooner or later a relapse occurs, and finally leads with certainty to a lethal issue.
From Histology of the Blood Normal and Pathological by W. Myers
We can now say that the megaloblastic metamorphosis is not a purposeful process, and for the following reasons: 1.
From Histology of the Blood Normal and Pathological by W. Myers
They hold their privileged position amongst the anæmias of the megaloblastic type, only for the reason that their cause is known to us, and can be removed.
From Histology of the Blood Normal and Pathological by W. Myers
It is sufficiently conclusive for the pernicious nature of the case, "if only considerable portions but not the whole marrow, have lapsed into megaloblastic degeneration."
From Histology of the Blood Normal and Pathological by W. Myers
