(from the article `pernicious anemia`) ...These cells, called megaloblasts, are for the most part destroyed in the bone marrow and are not released to the circulation. Some megaloblasts ... Found on http://www.britannica.com/eb/a-z/m/6
macrocyte 1. An abnormally large red blood cell, especially one associated with pernicious anemia. 2. An abnormally large erythrocyte; such as, those seen in macrocytic anemia; also known as a megalocyte. Found on http://www.wordinfo.info/words/index/info/view_unit/1234/4