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Noun: megaloblast  'me-gu-lu,blast or 'me-gu-low,blast
  1. 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