noun
- an abnormally large, immature red blood cell found in certain types of anemia
Usage: medical
Examples
- The blood test revealed megaloblasts, indicating a vitamin B12 deficiency.
- Megaloblasts are characteristic of megaloblastic anemia.
- The doctor explained that megaloblasts form when DNA synthesis is impaired.
- Folic acid deficiency can lead to the production of megaloblasts.
- Under the microscope, megaloblasts appear larger than normal red blood cells.
- Treatment with vitamin B12 injections reduced the number of megaloblasts in her blood.