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sickle cell crisis

Broader Terms:

sickle cell anemia

Related Terms:

disseminated intravascular coagulation

Scope Note:

broad term used to describe several different acute conditions occurring with sickle cell disease, including aplastic crisis, hemolytic crisis, and vasoocclusive crisis.

Term Number:

1418-5715


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