megaloblastic anemia

Megaloblastic anemia is an anemia (of macrocytic classification) which results from a deficiency of vitamin B12 and folic acid. It can be the result of a lack of intrinsic factor.It is characterized by many large immature and dysfunctional red blood cells (megaloblasts) in the bone marrow; associated with pernicious anemia
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Megaloblastic anemia n. Anemia in which there is a predominant number of megaloblasts and relatively few normoblasts among the hyperplastic [more]Megaloblastic anemia - Community and Resources

Noun
1. anemia characterized by many large immature and dysfunctional red blood cells (megaloblasts) in the bone marrow; associated with pernicious anemia
(synonym) megaloblastic anaemia
(hypernym) pernicious anemia, pernicious anaemia, malignant anemia, malignant anaemia