macrocyte
A macrocyte is an exceptionally large red blood cell occurring chiefly in anemias (as in pernicious anemia).
External links
- Macrocytes: Presented by the University of Virginia
References
mac·ro·cyte (māk'rō-sīt') n. An abnormally large red blood cell, especially one associated with pernicious anemia. mac'ro·cyt'ic
(-sĭt'ĭk) adj. The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition Copyright © 2006 by Houghton Mifflin
Company.
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