Macrocytic Definition

Macrocytic Sentence Examples

• After 2 years, he was admitted because of macrocytic anemia.

• When the MCV is elevated, the RBCs will be larger than normal and are termed macrocytic.

• Macrocytic cells occur when division of RBC precursor cells in the bone marrow is impaired.

• The most common causes of macrocytic anemia are vitamin B 12 deficiency, folate deficiency, and liver disease.

• The MCH is usually elevated in macrocytic anemias associated with vitamin B 12 and folate deficiency.