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macrocyte

/ˈmæk.rəʊ.saɪt/

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noun

/ˈmæk.rəʊ.saɪt/C2formalmedical
  • ruМедицинский термин для аномально крупного красного кровяного тельца, часто связанного с такими состояниями, как пернициозная анемия.

A medical term for an abnormally large red blood cell, often associated with conditions such as pernicious anemia.

  1. Abnormally large red blood cellC1formalmedical

    An unusually large red blood cell, often associated with certain types of anemia, particularly pernicious anemia.

    ruАномально крупный эритроцит

    • The blood test revealed the presence of macrocytes, indicating a possible vitamin B12 deficiency.
    • Macrocytes are commonly seen in patients with megaloblastic anemia.
    • The doctor explained that macrocytes can interfere with normal oxygen transport.

    Synonymsmegalocyte

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  • macrocytes' possessive plural form
  • macrocyte's possessive singular form