Sickle Cell Anemia

Definition:

Sickle-Cell Anemia is characterized by red blood cells that become an abnormal, sickle ("C"-shaped) shaped rather than the normal, rounded form.  This causes restriction in their movement through the blood vessels, which deprives the body of oxygen.

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