Megaloblastic anemia

Definition

Anemia characterized by the presence of unusually large erythroblasts in the bone marrow called megaloblasts. It is usually caused by vitamin B12 or folic acid deficiency. Other causes include toxins and drugs.

Also known as megaloblastic anaemia (disease), megaloblastic anemia, megaloblastic anemia (disease) — per MONDO

Also identified as

• DOID 13382 per MONDO
• ICD9 281.3 per MONDO
• NCIT C34382 per MONDO
• SCTID 53165003 per MONDO
• UMLS C0002888 per MONDO