Glossary

Sickle cell anemia

Sickle cell anemia

Sichelzellenanämie·Also: Sichelzellkrankheit

Sickle cell anaemia is an inherited disorder of the red blood cells, which take on a sickle-like shape. These deformed cells can block small blood vessels and lead to pain and anaemia.

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