sickle-cell anaemia
noun
Simple meaning
The most common form of sickle-cell disease, with anemic effects.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
sikuhlsehlaneemeeuhSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈsɪkəlˈsɛlænimiə
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
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noun
british
The most common form of sickle-cell disease, with anemic effects.
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This meaning: The most common form of sickle-cell disease, with anemic effects.
Used this way, sickle-cell anaemia is a word tied to one variety of English with a faintly unfavourable edge. It turns up most in medicine or healthcare contexts.
- Emotional tone
- Slightly negative
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Moderate
- How common
- Regional
- Connotation
- Critical or judgemental
- Usage feel
- Uncommon in everyday speech
Where it naturally appears
- Medicine/healthcare
Usage note
Mainly used in British English, so it may read as unusual elsewhere.
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