sickle-cell disease
Inherited blood condition
Sickle cell disease is a condition in which red blood cells assume an abnormal shape that interferes with their function.
It is a hereditary disease that is most common in sub-Saharan Africa.
One that transports
- traitDistinguishing personal quality
- inheritanceProperty received from ancestors
- mutationPermanent DNA alteration
- point mutationSingle nucleotide change in DNA
valine · allele · genotype · hereditary · family history · genetic counseling · newborn screening · prenatal testing
Erythrocyte's oxygen-binding protein
- hemolysisRed blood cell destruction
- anemiaRed cell deficiency
- blood transfusionInfusing donated cells intravenously
- hypoxiaInsufficient tissue oxygenation
adhesion · dehydration · polymerization · deoxygenation · spleen · jaundice · bilirubin · hematocrit
Sudden brain blood blockage
- priapismSustained pathological erection
- hospitalizationFormal entry into medical care
- hydrationBodily fluid replenishment
- oxygen therapyAdministered breathing gas treatment
opioids · episode · trigger · fever · infection · emergency · infarction · ischemia
Infusing donated cells intravenously
- bone marrow transplantInfusing healthy hematopoietic cells
- stem cell transplantInfusion of blood-forming precursors
- gene therapyMedical DNA modification treatment
- folic acidB-vitamin preventing birth defects
pain management · immunization · chronic care · hematologist
Weariness from prolonged exertion
- pallorUnhealthy facial whiteness
- weaknessDeficiency in force
- shortness of breathDifficulty inhaling enough air
- dizzinessUnsteady, spinning sensation
swelling · delayed growth · leg ulcers · gallstones · organ damage · retinopathy · nephropathy
carrier
One that transports
- traitDistinguishing personal quality
- inheritanceProperty received from ancestors
- mutationPermanent DNA alteration
point mutation · valine · allele · genotype · hereditary · family history · genetic counseling · newborn screening · prenatal testing · ancestry
hemoglobin
Erythrocyte's oxygen-binding protein
- hemolysisRed blood cell destruction
- anemiaRed cell deficiency
- blood transfusionInfusing donated cells intravenously
hypoxia · adhesion · dehydration · polymerization · deoxygenation · spleen · jaundice · bilirubin · hematocrit · complete blood count
stroke
Sudden brain blood blockage
- priapismSustained pathological erection
- hospitalizationFormal entry into medical care
- hydrationBodily fluid replenishment
oxygen therapy · opioids · episode · trigger · fever · infection · emergency · infarction · ischemia
blood transfusion
Infusing donated cells intravenously
- bone marrow transplantInfusing healthy hematopoietic cells
- stem cell transplantInfusion of blood-forming precursors
- gene therapyMedical DNA modification treatment
folic acid · pain management · immunization · chronic care · hematologist
fatigue
Weariness from prolonged exertion
- pallorUnhealthy facial whiteness
- weaknessDeficiency in force
- shortness of breathDifficulty inhaling enough air
dizziness · swelling · delayed growth · leg ulcers · gallstones · organ damage · retinopathy · nephropathy
sickle-cell diseaseinfectious disease
Pathogen-caused transmissible ailment
communicable disease · lifestyle disease · occupational disease · trauma · poisoning
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