Sickle-cell Anemia (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 anemia is a genetic disorder that affects the hemoglobin in red blood cells, causing them to break down prematurely.
- The patient was diagnosed with sickle-cell anemia at birth and has been undergoing regular blood transfusions ever since.
- Sickle-cell anemia is most commonly found in people of African descent, although it can also occur in people of Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, and South Asian ancestry.
- The symptoms of sickle-cell anemia can vary in severity, but often include episodes of pain, fatigue, and shortness of breath.
- Researchers are working to develop new treatments for sickle-cell anemia, including gene therapy and stem cell transplants.
Synonyms
- Drepanocytic Anemia
- Drepanocytic Anaemia
- Sickle-cell Anaemia
- Sickle-cell Disease
- Crescent-cell Anemia
- Crescent-cell Anaemia