Definition

A type of large red blood cell that has a nucleus and is often found in people with certain blood disorders, particularly those related to vitamin deficiencies.

Example

The doctor noted the presence of megaloblasts in the patient's blood test, indicating a possible vitamin deficiency.

Conversation

I read something interesting about megaloblast cells in my biology class.

Really? What did they say about them?

They mentioned that they can indicate certain vitamin deficiencies.

That's fascinating! It makes you think about how our bodies work.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Megaloblast → It is formed from "mega-" (from Greek "megas", meaning large or great) and "-blast" (from Greek "blastos", meaning germ or bud). The word "megaloblast" refers to a large immature cell, particularly in the context of blood cell formation.

Memory Tip

Think of 'mega' meaning large, and 'blast' referring to a germ or bud — together, they describe a large immature cell.

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