sicklemic

/sɪkˈlɛmɪk/

Definitions

1. noun

relating to or denoting sickle cell disease, a genetic disorder affecting hemoglobin production

“The patient was diagnosed with sicklemic anemia, requiring frequent blood transfusions.”

Synonyms

  • hemoglobinopathy
  • sickle-cell

Antonyms

  • normocytic
  • normohemoglobin