Definition of Macrocytosis

1. Noun. The presence of macrocytes in the blood.

Generic synonyms: Pathology

Definition of Macrocytosis

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Medical Definition of Macrocytosis

1. Macrocytosis is enlargement of the red blood cells as defined by a red cell mean corpuscular volume (MCV) of greater than 100 fl. Macrocytosis is present in 1 to 4 % of the adult population. The most common cause is alcoholism. Other causes include: nutritional deficiencies (B12 and folate), chemotherapy, drug side effects, haemolysis, liver dysfunction, myelodysplasia and hypothyroidism. (27 Jan 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Macrocytosis

macrocyte
macrocyte
macrocytes
macrocythemia
macrocytic
macrocytic
macrocytic achylic anaemia
macrocytic anaemia
macrocytic anaemia
macrocytic anaemia of pregnancy
macrocytic anaemia tropical
macrocytic anemia
macrocytic hyperchromia
macrocytoses
macrocytosis (current term)
macrocytosis (current term)
macrodactyl
macrodactylia
macrodactylous
Macrodactylus
Macrodactylus subspinosus
Macrodantin
macrodiagonal
macrodome
macrodont
macrodont
macrodontia
macrodystrophia lipomatosa
macrodystrophic lipomatosis
macroeconomic

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