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anemia falciforme A congenital form of anemia occurring mostly in blacks; characterized by abnormal blood cells having a crescent shape.
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She was diagnosed with sickle-cell anaemia and has been receiving treatment at Our Lady's Children's Hospital.
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She was diagnosed with sickle-cell anaemia while here and has been receiving treatment at Our Lady's Children's Hospital.
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A well-known example in humans is the genetic defence against malaria, which has sickle-cell anaemia as an associated effect.