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megaloblastic

/ˌmeɡ.ə.ləˈblæs.tɪk/

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adjective

/ˌmeɡ.ə.ləˈblæs.tɪk/formalmedical
  • ruОтносящийся к мегалобластам или характеризующийся ими; используется для описания типа анемии (мегалобластная анемия), вызванной дефектным синтезом ДНК, часто из-за дефицита витамина B12 или фолиевой кислоты.

Relating to or characterized by megaloblasts; used to describe a type of anemia (megaloblastic anemia) caused by defective DNA synthesis, often due to vitamin B12 or folate deficiency.

  1. Medical characteristicC2formalmedical

    Relating to or caused by the presence of large, abnormal red blood cell precursors (megaloblasts) in the bone marrow, typically associated with certain types of anemia.

    ruМегалобластный

    • The patient's blood test showed megaloblastic changes.
    • Megaloblastic anemia is often caused by vitamin B12 deficiency.
    • The bone marrow biopsy indicated megaloblastic maturation.
Forms
  • more megaloblastic comparative form
  • most megaloblastic superlative form