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sickle-cell anaemia

/ˈsɪkəl sɛl əˈniːmiə/

Traducción: Enfermedad hereditaria grave de la sangre en la que los glóbulos rojos se deforman (adoptan forma de hoz), lo que provoca anemia crónica, crisis de dolor y otras complicaciones.

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/ˈsɪkəl sɛl əˈniːmiə/C1formalmedical
  • esEnfermedad hereditaria grave de la sangre en la que los glóbulos rojos se deforman (adoptan forma de hoz), lo que provoca anemia crónica, crisis de dolor y otras complicaciones.

A serious inherited blood disorder in which red blood cells become misshapen (sickle-shaped), leading to chronic anemia, pain episodes, and other complications.

  1. Genetic blood disorderB2formal

    A serious inherited disease in which red blood cells become crescent-shaped, causing pain, anemia, and organ damage.

    esAnemia de células falciformes

    • Sickle-cell anaemia is most common in people of African descent.
    • Patients with sickle-cell anaemia often experience severe pain crises.
    • Regular blood transfusions can help manage sickle-cell anaemia.