sickle cell meaning

UK US /ˈsɪkəl sɛl/ 3 syllables

sickle cell (noun): an abnormal red blood cell that has a crescent shape and an abnormal form of hemoglobin.

Definition of sickle cell

  1. an abnormal red blood cell that has a crescent shape and an abnormal form of hemoglobin

    Type of: red blood cell

How to pronounce sickle cell

sickle cell is pronounced /ˈsɪkəl sɛl/ in American English. It has 3 syllables.

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