macrocyte

macrocyte definition - medical

mac·ro·cyte (măkˈrə-sītˌ)

noun
An abnormally large red blood cell, especially one associated with pernicious anemia.

Related Forms:

  • macˌro·cytˈic (-sĭtˈĭk) noun

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