megaloblastic
Adjective
Meaning
of or relating to megaloblasts
Source: WordNetSynonyms
Examples
A deficiency can lead to megaloblastic anemia and nerve damage.
CBC may indicate megaloblastic anemia but this could also be a sign of vitamin B 12 deficiency.
Patients with megaloblastic anemia need to be tested for vitamin B 12 deficiency before folate treatment, because if the patient has vitamin B 12 deficiency, folate supplementation can remove the anemia, but can also worsen neurologic problems.