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Instead, using its own medical expert, the defense claimed Neely died of a sickling crisis from his sickle cell trait, a schizophrenic episode, Penny’s restraint and synthetic marijuana.
—Cheyanne M. Daniels, The Hill, 9 Dec. 2024
The defense presented its own medical expert who said Neely died of a combination of factors, including a sickling crisis linked to his sickle cell trait, a schizophrenic episode, the struggle and restraint by Penny and K2 intoxication.
—Gloria Pazmino, CNN, 9 Dec. 2024
Autism is very different from conditions like sickle cell anemia or cystic fibrosis, which are caused by a single gene.
—Liz Szabo, NBC News, 22 Nov. 2024
These treatments take aim at sickle cell anemia, one type of muscular dystrophy, and several other illnesses.
—Bymitch Leslie, science.org, 24 Oct. 2024
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First Known Use
circa 1923, in the meaning defined above
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“Sickle cell.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sickle%20cell. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
Kids Definition
sickle cell
noun
: an abnormal red blood cell that is crescent-shaped
Medical Definition
sickle cell
noun1
: 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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