1. relating to or characterized by megaloblasts (abnormally large, immature red blood cells)
Usage: medical

Examples

• The patient was diagnosed with megaloblastic anemia due to vitamin B12 deficiency.
• Megaloblastic changes in bone marrow indicate problems with DNA synthesis.
• The doctor ordered tests to determine if the anemia was megaloblastic or microcytic.
• Folate deficiency can lead to megaloblastic anemia in pregnant women.
• The blood smear showed megaloblastic red blood cells under the microscope.
• Treatment with vitamin supplements reversed the megaloblastic anemia.