English word megaloblast comes from English -blast (An immature cell or tissue.), English megalo- (Large, great or exaggerated.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| -blast | English (eng) | An immature cell or tissue. |
| megalo- | English (eng) | Large, great or exaggerated. |
| megaloblast | English (eng) | An abnormally large red blood cell associated with pernicious anemia and with folic acid deficiency. |