Macroovalocyte
Macroovalocyte
Macroovalocytes (pronounced: ma-cro-o-va-lo-cytes) are unusually large, oval-shaped red blood cells that can be seen in certain types of anemia and other blood disorders.
Etymology
The term "Macroovalocyte" is derived from three Greek words: "Makros" meaning large, "Ovalis" meaning oval, and "Kytos" meaning cell.
Definition
Macroovalocytes are a type of red blood cell that are larger and more oval in shape than normal red blood cells. They are typically seen in conditions where the body has difficulty producing normal, healthy red blood cells, such as in certain types of anemia, including megaloblastic anemia and pernicious anemia.
Related Terms
- Anemia: A condition in which the body does not have enough healthy red blood cells to deliver adequate oxygen to the body's tissues.
- Megaloblastic anemia: A type of anemia characterized by very large, immature red blood cells.
- Pernicious anemia: A type of anemia caused by the body's inability to absorb vitamin B12, which is necessary for the production of healthy red blood cells.
- Red blood cell: A type of blood cell that carries oxygen from the lungs to the body's tissues.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Macroovalocyte
- Wikipedia's article - Macroovalocyte
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