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The sickle cells cause the pain in body tissue and the pain could also be caused by lack of oxygen.

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Why are sicklecells sickle?

They are in the shape of a sickle. A sickle is a hand held curved blade, sharp on the inside edge, used for cutting crops. (See hammer and Sickle in the old USSR flag). Why they are in the shape of the sickle, is probably due to their chemical makeup and crystal structure.


What are abnormal crescent shaped BLOOD cell?

Abnormal crescent-shaped blood cells are known as sickle cells, which are characteristic of sickle cell disease. This genetic condition causes red blood cells to become rigid and curved, leading to blockages in blood vessels and reduced oxygen delivery to tissues. Sickle cell disease can result in pain, organ damage, and other serious complications.


Do crescent shaped blood cells give you cancer?

No, crescent-shaped blood cells are a characteristic of sickle cell disease, not cancer. Sickle cells can cause various complications by blocking blood flow and oxygen delivery to tissues, but they do not directly cause cancer.


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Do sickle cells have a nucleus?

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