Sickle cell disorder (SCD) is a genetically inherited red blood cell disorder. That means it is passed down from a parent’s genes. SCD changes the shape of red blood cells, from a healthy round shape to the cell taking on a crescent or sickle shape. It is a lifelong blood disorder.
The North East and Yorkshire Haemoglobinopathy Coordination Centre
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