What is another word for megalocyte?
Pronunciation: [mˈɛɡələsˌa͡ɪt] (IPA) 
Megalocyte is a medical term used to describe abnormally large red blood cells. Synonyms for megalocyte include macroytosis, macrocythemia, and macrocytic anemia. These terms are often used interchangeably in medical contexts to describe conditions where RBCs are larger than normal. Macrocytosis is a related term that refers to an elevated mean corpuscular volume (MCV), which is the average size of RBCs in a person's blood. Conditions that can lead to megalocyte include folic acid and vitamin B12 deficiencies, as well as certain medications, such as chemotherapy drugs. Diagnosis of megalocyte requires a blood test as part of a comprehensive medical evaluation.
