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drepanocytic anaemia

/ˌdrɛpənəˈsaɪtɪk əˈniːmiə/

Tradução: Termo médico para anemia falciforme, doença genética do sangue caracterizada por glóbulos vermelhos em forma anormal, o que pode causar dor, anemia e danos aos órgãos.

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/ˌdrɛpənəˈsaɪtɪk əˈniːmiə/C1formalmedical
  • ptTermo médico para anemia falciforme, doença genética do sangue caracterizada por glóbulos vermelhos em forma anormal, o que pode causar dor, anemia e danos aos órgãos.

A medical term for sickle cell anemia, a genetic blood disorder characterized by abnormally shaped red blood cells that can cause pain, anemia, and organ damage.

  1. Sickle cell diseaseC1formal

    A genetic blood disorder characterized by red blood cells assuming an abnormal, rigid, sickle shape, leading to various complications.

    ptAnemia falciforme

    • Patients with drepanocytic anaemia often experience episodes of severe pain.
    • The diagnosis of drepanocytic anaemia is confirmed through a blood test.
    • Treatment for drepanocytic anaemia focuses on managing symptoms and preventing complications.