Definition
A hereditary chronic form of anemia in which abnormal sickle or crescent-shaped red blood cells are present causing an abnormal type of hemoglobin. The frequency of the gene that causes this disease is highest in the black population.
URL Name
YF-3000-0560-800
Third Level Code
YF-3000
Taxonomy Code
YF-3000.0560-800
Parent Code
YF-3000.0560
Family Code
Y
Second Level Code
YF
Fifth Level Code
YF-3000-0560-800
Fourth Level Code
YF-3000-0560
Publication Status
Draft