đại hồng cầu
Definition
- Noun (Biology, Anatomy):
- Macrocyte: A type of abnormally large red blood cell, often associated with certain types of anemia, such as megaloblastic anemia.
- Erythrocyte (in a general, non-technical context): While technically distinct, in some broader Vietnamese contexts, "đại hồng cầu" may be used to refer to a standard red blood cell, emphasizing its "large" appearance under a microscope compared to other blood components. The primary and precise medical meaning is an abnormally large cell.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Xét nghiệm máu cho thấy bệnh nhân có nhiều đại hồng cầu. (The blood test showed the patient had many macrocytes.)
- Thiếu vitamin B12 có thể dẫn đến sự hình thành đại hồng cầu. (A deficiency in vitamin B12 can lead to the formation of macrocytes.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is primarily used in medical, biological, and laboratory contexts. It is not used in everyday conversation.
Variants and Related Words
Hồng cầu (n): Erythrocyte or red blood cell (the normal, healthy cell).
- Hồng cầu có chức năng vận chuyển oxy. (Red blood cells have the function of transporting oxygen.)
Tiểu hồng cầu (n): Microcyte; an abnormally small red blood cell.
- Bệnh thalassemia đặc trưng bởi sự xuất hiện của tiểu hồng cầu. (Thalassemia is characterized by the presence of microcytes.)
Synonyms
- Macrocyte: The direct English equivalent in medical terminology.
- Megalocyte: A specific type of very large macrocyte.
Related Terms (Not Synonyms)
- Erythrocyte: Red blood cell. This is the general category, while "đại hồng cầu" specifies an abnormally large one.
- Anemia: A condition often diagnosed by the presence of abnormal red blood cells like macrocytes.
- Megaloblastic Anemia: A type of anemia where macrocytes are commonly found.