sickle cell

noun

: an abnormal red blood cell of crescent shape

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There will be screenings and information on mental health, sickle cell, cancer, fire prevention and more. Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2025 These factors can include infections, drug toxicity, obesity, or other diseases such as sickle cell anemia or diabetes. Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 12 Aug. 2025 The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services announced in July that 33 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico will join a new voluntary program intended to improve patient access to and lower costs for gene therapies targeting sickle cell disease. Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2025 Sanders has been away from his Colorado football team, had to cancel a keynote appearance at a sickle cell disease symposium in Florida and missed the wedding of former star Colorado football player and Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter, PEOPLE previously reported. Sean Neumann, People.com, 28 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for sickle cell

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1923, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of sickle cell was circa 1923

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“Sickle cell.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sickle%20cell. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

Kids Definition

sickle cell

noun
: an abnormal red blood cell that is crescent-shaped

Medical Definition

sickle cell

noun
1
: an abnormal rigid, sticky red blood cell of crescent shape
2
: a condition characterized by sickle cells : sickle cell anemia, sickle-cell trait
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