Drepanocytic 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
- Drepanocytic anaemia is a congenital disorder affecting the production of normal haemoglobin in red blood cells, leading to a range of serious health complications.
- The medical team suspected drepanocytic anaemia due to the patient's symptoms and ethnic background, so they ordered further tests to confirm the diagnosis.
- Drepanocytic anaemia can lead to reduced life expectancy, but with proper management and treatment, individuals with this condition can lead relatively normal lives.
- Scientists have been studying drepanocytic anaemia for decades, working to develop new treatments and improve the quality of life for those affected by the disease.
- Genetic counseling is often recommended for families with a history of drepanocytic anaemia, as the condition can be inherited from one's parents.
Synonyms
- Sickle-cell Anemia
- Drepanocytic Anemia
- Sickle-cell Anaemia
- Sickle-cell Disease
- Crescent-cell Anemia
- Crescent-cell Anaemia