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megaloblastic anemia

megaloblastic anemia is a decrease in the amount of oxygen-carrying substance (hemoglobin) found in red blood cells. a person with this condition has low numbers of abnormally large, immature red blood cells that do not function properly.

megaloblastic anemia can be caused by a folate deficiency or vitamin b12 deficiency.

medical care for megaloblastic anemia is based on identifying and treating the cause of the anemia.

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