Noun: megaloblast 'me-gu-lu,blast or 'me-gu-low,blast
- Abnormally large red blood cell present in pernicious anaemia and folic acid deficiency
"Megaloblasts are immature, oversized red blood cells found in certain types of anaemia"
Derived forms: megaloblasts
Type of: erythrocyte, RBC, red blood cell
Encyclopedia: Megaloblast