macroocyte; macro-ovalocyte

Macrocytes are large erythrocytes seen in association with vitamin B12 deficiency, folate deficiency, myelodysplastic syndrome & antiretroviral agents for treatment of HIV1 infection. Also see macrocytosis.

Properties

GENERAL: erythrocyte-variant RELATED: macrocytosis QUANTITY: 4.2E12-6.2E12 CELLS/UL