macrocytic

/mækroˈsɪtɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or characterized by large red blood cells

“The doctor told the patient that she had macrocytic anemia, which required a special diet to manage.”

2. noun

a person or animal with large red blood cells

“The macrocytic patients were given a blood transfusion to increase their red blood cell count.”

Synonyms

  • hypochromic
  • macrocytic anemic
  • megaloblastic

Antonyms

  • microcytic
  • normocytic