The sickle cell is a genetic mutation that occurred long ago in malarial regions of Africa (Scientific American).
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sick|le|mi|a — «sihk LEE mee uh», noun. 1. = sickle cell anemia. (Cf. ↑sickle cell anemia) 2. = sickle cell trait. (Cf. ↑sickle cell trait) … Useful english dictionary
sick|ling — «SIHK lihng», noun. a changing in the shape of red blood cells from round to convex, as in sickle cell anemia: »Sickling is not dangerous unless it affects most of the hemoglobin, in which case it can cause fatal anemia (Scientific American) … Useful english dictionary
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sickle cell — sick′le cell n. mcr an elongated, often sickle shaped red blood cell, caused by defective hemoglobin • Etymology: 1925–30 … From formal English to slang
sickle cell trait — sick′le cell trait n. pat the usu. asymptomatic hereditary condition that occurs when a person inherits from only one parent the abnormal hemoglobin gene characteristic of sickle cell anemia • Etymology: 1925–30 … From formal English to slang
sickle cell anemia — sick′le cell ane′mia n. pat a chronic hereditary blood disease, primarily affecting indigenous Africans and their descendants, in which an accumulation of oxygen deficient sickle cells results in anemia, blood clotting, and joint pain Also called … From formal English to slang
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