sickle cell

noun

: an abnormal red blood cell of crescent shape

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Instead, using its own medical expert, the defense claimed Neely died of a sickling crisis from his sickle cell trait, a schizophrenic episode, Penny’s restraint and synthetic marijuana. Cheyanne M. Daniels, The Hill, 9 Dec. 2024 The defense presented its own medical expert who said Neely died of a combination of factors, including a sickling crisis linked to his sickle cell trait, a schizophrenic episode, the struggle and restraint by Penny and K2 intoxication. Gloria Pazmino, CNN, 9 Dec. 2024 Autism is very different from conditions like sickle cell anemia or cystic fibrosis, which are caused by a single gene. Liz Szabo, NBC News, 22 Nov. 2024 These treatments take aim at sickle cell anemia, one type of muscular dystrophy, and several other illnesses. Bymitch Leslie, science.org, 24 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for sickle cell 

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1923, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of sickle cell was circa 1923

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“Sickle cell.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sickle%20cell. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

sickle cell

noun
: an abnormal red blood cell that is crescent-shaped

Medical Definition

sickle cell

noun
1
: an abnormal rigid, sticky red blood cell of crescent shape
2
: a condition characterized by sickle cells : sickle cell anemia, sickle-cell trait
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