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Definitions from the WebSickle CellDefinitionSickle cell refers to a hereditary disorder characterized by abnormally shaped red blood cells that can hinder the flow of oxygen throughout the body. Parts of SpeechNoun SensesSense 1:A disease caused by an inherited genetic mutation resulting in abnormally shaped red blood cells. Example sentence: Sickle cell is primarily found in people of African, Mediterranean, and Middle Eastern descent. Related products: Sickle Cell Disease Sense 2:The abnormally shaped red blood cells characteristic of sickle cell disease. Example sentence: The sickle cell causes the red blood cells to become stiff and crescent-shaped. Sense 3:A medical tool with a curved, sharp-edged blade used in surgery or harvesting. Example sentence: The surgeon used a sickle cell to remove the tumor with precision. Related products: Surgical Sickle | ||||
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