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Meanings of sickle-cell anaemia in English

Portuguese
anemia falciforme

A congenital form of anemia occurring mostly in blacks; characterized by abnormal blood cells having a crescent shape.

      anemia falciforme
      Usage of sickle-cell anaemia in English
      1
      She was diagnosed with sickle-cell anaemia and has been receiving treatment at Our Lady's Children's Hospital.
      The Irish Times
      2
      She was diagnosed with sickle-cell anaemia while here and has been receiving treatment at Our Lady's Children's Hospital.
      The Irish Times
      3
      A well-known example in humans is the genetic defence against malaria, which has sickle-cell anaemia as an associated effect.
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      Translations for sickle-cell anaemia