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What are sickle cells?

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Dr. Dr Bhanu Prakash

Dr Bhanu Prakash

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  • MBBS
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  • Advanced certificate in critical care medicine
  • Fellowship in critical care medicine
  • 10+ Yrs
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Sickle cells are red blood cells which look like sickle that cuts wheat. It is an inherited disorder which affects the oxygen carrying capacity in the body.

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