Macro
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Macro is a term used in various fields, including economics, computer science, and photography, to denote a large-scale or overall view or perspective. This article will focus on the use of the term in the field of medicine.
Definition[edit | edit source]
In medicine, the term "macro" is often used as a prefix to denote something that is large or long. For example, a macromolecule is a very large molecule, such as a protein, with a complex structure of components. Similarly, a macrocyte is an unusually large red blood cell.
Use in Medicine[edit | edit source]
In the field of medicine, the term "macro" is used in various contexts. For example, in pathology, a macroscopic examination is an examination of tissues with the naked eye as opposed to a microscopic examination which requires the use of a microscope. In nutrition, macronutrients are nutrients that the body needs in large amounts, such as proteins, fats, and carbohydrates.
Related Terms[edit | edit source]
There are many terms in medicine that use the "macro" prefix. Some of these include:
- Macrophage: A type of white blood cell that engulfs and digests cellular debris, foreign substances, microbes, and cancer cells.
- Macrocephaly: A condition in which the head is abnormally large.
- Macrodactyly: A condition in which one or more digits are larger than normal.
- Macroglossia: An enlarged tongue.
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