sickle cell anemia
sickle cell occurs in populations more toward africa, just like malaria.
yes - no its not because a sickle cell is basically a diseased cell that is shapped like a sickle.. a disease in bloodcell - it cannot get as much oxygen as healthy blood cells
There are a number of disorders that are passed down through genetics. Some examples are Lupus, MS, and Sickle Cell Anemia.
people with sickle cell disease have no abnormal appearances. the abnormalities are found on the microscopic level when the blood cells are examined.
The shape of the cell is misshapen.
yes - no its not because a sickle cell is basically a diseased cell that is shapped like a sickle.. a disease in bloodcell - it cannot get as much oxygen as healthy blood cells
some one with sickle cell anemia can not drink u know sickle cell is like half cell not complete cell and drink causes swollen of the liver so it"s dangerous and can cause sudden death.
It sounds like you are looking for Sickle Cell Anemia.
It got its name because the diseased cell is shaped like a sickle, like the ones farmers use to cut wheat and other crops.
Sickle cells are a sickle or crescent shape that can only carry a fractional amount of oxygen and nutrients. Normal cells are shaped like doughnuts.
Sickle Cell....... My son has been diagnosed with sickle cell trait. We are white and the doctors called it Sickle Cell Trait! hope this helps...