Macro
Macro
Macro (pronunciation: /ˈmakrō/), from the Greek makros meaning "long" or "large", is a term used in various fields of study, including medicine, to denote something that is large, long, or expansive.
In the medical field, the term "macro" is often used as a prefix to indicate a larger than normal size. For example, in the term macrocephaly, "macro" refers to the larger than normal size of the head. Similarly, macroglossia refers to an abnormally large tongue.
Medical Usage
In medicine, "macro" is used in various contexts. Some of the common medical terms that use this prefix include:
- Macrocytosis: A condition where red blood cells are larger than normal.
- Macrophage: A type of white blood cell that engulfs and digests cellular debris, foreign substances, microbes, and cancer cells.
- Macrosomia: A condition where a newborn is significantly larger than average.
- Macrovascular: Referring to the larger blood vessels in the body.
Related Terms
- Micro: The opposite of macro, micro refers to something small or microscopic.
- Megalo: Similar to macro, megalo is a prefix used in medical terms to denote something large or grand.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Macro
- Wikipedia's article - Macro
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