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sickle-cell anemia

/ˈsɪkəl sɛl əˈniːmiə/

Traducción: Enfermedad hereditaria grave de la sangre en la que los glóbulos rojos adoptan forma de hoz o media luna, causando dolor crónico, fatiga y mayor riesgo de infecciones.

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/ˈsɪkəl sɛl əˈniːmiə/C1formalmedical
  • esEnfermedad hereditaria grave de la sangre en la que los glóbulos rojos adoptan forma de hoz o media luna, causando dolor crónico, fatiga y mayor riesgo de infecciones.

A serious inherited blood disorder in which red blood cells become crescent-shaped, leading to chronic pain, fatigue, and increased risk of infections.

  1. Genetic blood disorderB2formal

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

    esAnemia de células falciformes

    • Sickle-cell anemia is most common in people of African descent.
    • Patients with sickle-cell anemia often experience severe pain crises.
    • Treatment for sickle-cell anemia includes medication and blood transfusions.