Sickle-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
- Sickle-cell anaemia is a genetic disorder that affects the production of haemoglobin in red blood cells, causing them to have a sickle shape.
- People with sickle-cell anaemia are more susceptible to infections and have a higher risk of organ damage due to the abnormal blood cells.
- Sickle-cell anaemia is typically diagnosed through a blood test that detects the presence of abnormal haemoglobin in the blood.
- Symptoms of sickle-cell anaemia include episodes of severe pain, swelling, and fatigue, as well as shortness of breath and dizziness.
- Researchers are working on developing new treatments for sickle-cell anaemia, including gene therapy and bone marrow transplants, to alleviate the symptoms of this debilitating disease.
Synonyms
- Sickle-cell Anemia
- Drepanocytic Anemia
- Drepanocytic Anaemia
- Sickle-cell Disease
- Crescent-cell Anemia
- Crescent-cell Anaemia