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Sickle Cell

Description:

Sickle Cell refers to a genetic blood disorder characterized by abnormally shaped red blood cells. It is primarily hereditary and can cause various health complications.

Part of Speech:

Noun

Senses:

1. [Medicine] A hereditary blood disorder caused by a mutation in the hemoglobin gene, resulting in the production of abnormal crescent-shaped red blood cells.

2. [Botany] A type of sickle-shaped tool used for harvesting crops.

Usage:

Medical:

My friend was diagnosed with sickle cell at birth and has been managing the symptoms ever since.

Research is ongoing to find effective treatments for sickle cell disease.

Botany:

The farmer used a sickle cell to gather the ripe grains from the field.

A sickle cell is an essential tool in agriculture for cutting grain crops.

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