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Why is sickle-cell anaemia, a human blood disorder, so named?
Why is sickle-cell anaemia, a human blood disorder, so named?
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Sickle-cell anaemia is caused by a mutation in the haemoglobin gene, resulting in sickle-shaped red blood cells that can block blood flow and cause pain.
Updated On: Jan 21, 2025
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Sickle-cell anaemia is named after the sickle-shaped red blood cells observed in affected individuals, caused by abnormal haemoglobin.
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