megaloblast

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  1. noun An abnormally large nucleated red blood cell found especially in people having pernicious anemia or certain vitamin deficiencies.

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  1. Greek μέγας, (μεγαλ-), great, + βλαστός germ.
 

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/ˈmɛgələblæst/
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