noun
- abnormally large red blood cells found in certain types of anemia
Usage: medical
Examples
- The blood test revealed the presence of macrocytes in the patient’s sample.
- Vitamin B12 deficiency can lead to the formation of macrocytes.
- The hematologist identified macrocytes under the microscope.
- Macrocytes are typically larger than normal red blood cells.
- The patient’s anemia was characterized by numerous macrocytes.
- Laboratory results showed elevated levels of macrocytes in the blood work.