What is another word for Drepanocytic Anemia?
Pronunciation: [dɹˌɛpɐnəsˈɪtɪk ɐnˈiːmi͡ə] (IPA) 
Drepanocytic Anemia, also known as Sickle Cell Anemia, is a hereditary blood disorder that affects the shape of red blood cells. The condition causes the cells to become crescent or sickle-shaped, leading to various health complications. There are several synonyms for the term Drepanocytic Anemia, including Sickle Cell Disease or Disorder, Hemoglobin SS Disease, and Hemoglobin S Disease. Other less common synonyms include Hemoglobin SC Disease, Hemoglobin SD Disease, and HbS-Beta-Thalassemia. Regardless of the term used, the condition requires careful management and monitoring to prevent complications such as strokes, infections, and organ damage.
