2006-11-23 15:47:36 · 8 answers · asked by lee f 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Other - Education
It's a disease that only black people get, and it is very serious. I think its full name is sickle cell anemia.
2006-11-23 15:50:21 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
- SICKLE CELL DISEASE is also known as SICKLE CELL SYNDROM and SICKLE CELL ANEMIA
- The disease was discovered in 1910 by Dr. James B. Herrick. He noted that a patient of his from the West Indies had an anemia characterized by unusual red cells that were sickle shaped.
- Most commonly found in Africa, the Mediterranean, the Middle Basin, and other tropical areas of the world.
- Sickle Cell Anemia is an inherited red blood cell disorder. One must receive the gene from both parents to have the disorder.
- The disease is caused by a mutation of the hemoglobin structure of the red blood cell. This mutation enables the red blood cell to sickle when there is a low presence of oxygen in the cell. When the blood becomes low in oxygen it is not able to carry around blood to many parts of the body. This is because the cells become “sticky,” clinging to each other causing a blockage in the blood vessels.
2006-11-23 23:53:46 · answer #2 · answered by sergeant151 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
where you Red blood cells are sickel shape and they don't carry oxygen well to the body. Sickle cells are preventable you can only get it by genetics. AND IT DOES NOT ONLY AFFECT BLACK PEOPLE IT IS CROSSING OVER DUE TO THE MIXING OF RACES SO YES OTHER RACES CAN GET IT
2006-11-23 23:50:36 · answer #3 · answered by â?¥ Pawya! 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Definitions of sickle cell on the Web:
* banana-shaped red cell found in the blood of an individual having sickle cell anemia
learn.sdstate.edu/Deb_Pravecek/hematology_vocabulary_words.htm
* an abnormal red blood cell that has a crescent shape and an abnormal form of hemoglobin
wordnet.princeton.edu/perl/webwn
* Sickle cell anemia (American English), sickle cell anaemia (British English) or sickle cell disease is a genetic disease in which red blood cells may change shape under certain circumstances. This causes the cells to become stuck in capillaries which deprives the downstream tissues of oxygen and causes ischemia and infarction. ...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sickle_cell
2006-11-23 23:53:26 · answer #4 · answered by deadman 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It is a cell that is shaped like a sickle, it is cut in half and has jagged edges, It is a type of disease I think. It commonly occurs among African backgrounds. My friends little sister has it and is really sick.
2006-11-23 23:52:21 · answer #5 · answered by SWAY 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is a disease that i think is hereditary. it is when your blood cells are shaped like a sickle or a crescent moon. this is a very serious disease cause i can cause blood clots very easily. it is very dangerous and should be monitored.
2006-11-23 23:52:04 · answer #6 · answered by walrus 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its when the cell which is usually in the shape of a circle is changed into the shape of a cresent moon. the majority of people who get it are african american.
2006-11-23 23:50:24 · answer #7 · answered by Im that girl! 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
an abnormal red blood cell that has a crescent shape and an abnormal form of hemoglobin
2006-11-23 23:50:30 · answer #8 · answered by neonpony1919 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋