Megaloblastic anemia
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| Megaloblastic anemia | |
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| Term | Megaloblastic anemia |
| Short definition | a type of anemia in which a lack of the vitamin B12 or folic acid interferes with red blood cells and causes them to be enlarged and deformed, resulting in tiredness and weight loss |
| Type | Medical term |
| Specialty | General |
| Language | English |
| Source | AMA |
| Comments | |
Megaloblastic anemia (definition) a type of anemia in which a lack of the vitamin B12 or folic acid interferes with red blood cells and causes them to be enlarged and deformed, resulting in tiredness and weight loss
==Megaloblastic anemia (overview)==