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Sickle cell disease

Sickle cell disease is a group of inherited disorders that affect your red blood cells. It can cause pain, anemia, and other problems. Learn about treatments.

Chronic DiseaseHematologic

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Definition

Sickle cell disease is a group of inherited disorders that affect your red blood cells. It can cause pain, anemia, and other problems. Learn about treatments.

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Sickle cell disease
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Chronic Disease
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Topic Overview
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Medical Encyclopedia Index Entry — full article under review.

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