What is the meaning of the word megaloblast?
                                
                                
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                                Over 95% of megaloblastic anemia cases are linked to vitamin B12 or folate deficiency. A megaloblast is an abnormally large, immature red blood cell precursor found in the bone marrow, signaling a disruption in DNA synthesis.