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Vocabulary Entry
macrocyte
|noun • adjective
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N
noun
A macrocyte is an abnormally large red blood cell, often associated with certain types of anemia.
Example Sentences
"The blood test revealed a significant number of macrocytes."
"Doctors diagnosed the patient with macrocytic anemia due to the presence of macrocytes."
"Macrocytes are typically larger than normal red blood cells."
A
adjective
Referring to a cell that is larger than normal, especially in the context of red blood cells.
Example Sentences
"The laboratory results indicated macrocytic cells in the blood sample."
"A macrocyte morphology can sometimes indicate nutritional deficiencies."
"Macrocytic anemia can be identified by the size of red blood cells under a microscope."