sickle cell trait

American  

noun

Pathology.

1. the usually asymptomatic hereditary condition that occurs when a person inherits from only one parent the abnormal hemoglobin gene characteristic of sickle cell anemia.

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Etymology

Origin of sickle cell trait

First recorded in 1925–30

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sickle cell trait

In the lawsuit, Dickey’s parents alleged that Bucknell athletic trainers and coaches knew their son had sickle cell trait and failed to take steps to ensure precautions were in place.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 8, 2026

It’s more common in malaria-prone regions because carrying the sickle cell trait helps protect against severe malaria.

From Seattle Times ● Dec. 14, 2023

Though approximately 100 million people carry the sickle cell trait worldwide, the disease only occurs if a child inherits the trait from both parents.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 16, 2023

Three of Jimi’s children are carriers of the sickle cell trait.

From Washington Post ● Apr. 28, 2023

The amino acid may not show any significant effect the protein structure and function or it may have a significant effect, as in the case of hemoglobin in individuals with sickle cell trait.

From Textbooks ● Jun. 9, 2022