Megaloblastic anemia

macrocytic anemia that is characterized by inhibition of DNA synthesis during red blood cell production

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Megaloblastic anemia is a type of anemia. It can be caused by a lack of B vitamins, especially vitamin B12 or folic acid (vitamin B9).

This is a peripheral blood smear of a patient with megaloblastic anemia. The red arrow points out a hypersegmented neutrophil.

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