Sickle-cell test
sickle-cell test n.
A method of determining the percentage of red blood cells containing hemoglobin S.
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sickle cell-thalassemia disease n. See microdrepanocytic anemia.
- Sickle-cell-trait
noun, Pathology. 1. the usually asymptomatic hereditary condition that occurs when a person inherits from only one parent the abnormal hemoglobin gene characteristic of sickle cell anemia. sickle cell trait n. A hereditary condition, usually harmless and without symptoms, in which an individual carries only one gene for sickle cell anemia.
- Sickle-feather
noun 1. one of the paired, elongated, sickle-shaped, middle feathers of the tail of the rooster. sickle feather noun 1. (often pl) any of the elongated tail feathers of certain birds, esp the domestic cock
- Sickle-hocked
[sik-uh l-hokt] /ˈsɪk əlˌhɒkt/ adjective, Veterinary Pathology. 1. noting or pertaining to a condition of horses in which the hock, due to strained tendons and ligaments, is flexed so that the foot is abnormally bowed far under the body.
- Sickle medick
noun 1. a small Eurasian leguminous plant, Medicago falcata, having trifoliate leaves, yellow flowers, and sickle-shaped pods Also called yellow medick