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Sickle-Cell Disease.
Sickle-Cell Disease - as a noun
A congenital form of anemia occurring mostly in blacks; characterized by abnormal blood cells having a crescent shape
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
crescent-cell anaemiacrescent-cell anemiadrepanocytic anaemiadrepanocytic anemiasickle-cell anaemiasickle-cell anemiaExample Sentences
"People with sickle-cell disease have abnormal hemoglobin in their red blood cells."
"One of the symptoms of sickle-cell disease is chronic pain."
"The severity of sickle-cell disease symptoms can vary greatly from person to person."
"Treatment for sickle-cell disease usually involves managing symptoms and preventing complications."
"Individuals with sickle-cell disease may require blood transfusions to alleviate symptoms."
