sickle cell

noun

: an abnormal red blood cell of crescent shape

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In cases of a sickle cell bone marrow transplant, the best results come from a sibling. Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 27 Jan. 2025 But tragedy intervened, including Watkins’ sickle cell diagnosis, Lopes' legal troubles, and her eventual death in a car accident at age 30. Debby Wolfinsohn, EW.com, 11 Jan. 2025 The 19-year-old was born with sickle cell disease, which makes his red blood cells crescent-shaped and sticky. Emily Mullin, WIRED, 23 Dec. 2024 The most common diseases that the vouchers have been awarded for include Duchenne muscular dystrophy, neuroblastoma and sickle cell anemia. Victoria Knight, Axios, 26 Nov. 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 19 Feb. 2025.

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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