an anemia occurring in pregnancy, related to folate deficiency and characterized by a low level of hemoglobin and a reduced number of erythrocytes, which are larger than normal (macrocytes).
mac·ro·cyt·ic a·ne·mi·a of preg·nan·cy
(makrō-sitik ă-nēmē-ă pregnăn-sē) Anemia related to folate deficiency characterized by a low level of hemoglobin and a reduced number of enlarged erythrocytes.