megaloblastic anemia

Definitions of megaloblastic anemia
  1. noun
    anemia characterized by many large immature and dysfunctional red blood cells (megaloblasts) in the bone marrow; associated with pernicious anemia
    synonyms: megaloblastic anaemia
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    type of:
    malignant anaemia, malignant anemia, pernicious anaemia, pernicious anemia
    a chronic progressive anemia of older adults; thought to result from a lack of intrinsic factor (a substance secreted by the stomach that is responsible for the absorption of vitamin B12)
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