Crescent-cell Anaemia (Noun)
Meaning
A congenital form of anemia occurring mostly in blacks; characterized by abnormal blood cells having a crescent shape.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- Crescent-cell anaemia is a relatively rare condition that affects red blood cells and can lead to increased hemolysis and jaundice.
- Individuals with crescent-cell anaemia often experience fatigue, weakness, and shortness of breath due to reduced oxygen levels in the blood.
- Sickle cell disease and crescent-cell anaemia are often confused with one another, but they have distinct pathophysiology and presentation.
- Infants with crescent-cell anaemia typically present with symptoms of anaemia in the first few months of life, which may worsen with age if left untreated.
- Researchers have identified several genetic mutations that contribute to the development of crescent-cell anaemia, which tend to be more prevalent in African populations.
Synonyms
- Sickle-cell Anemia
- Drepanocytic Anemia
- Drepanocytic Anaemia
- Sickle-cell Anaemia
- Sickle-cell Disease
- Crescent-cell Anemia