SICKLING Meaning and
Definition
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Sickling is a term used in reference to a specific abnormality or deformity that affects the shape of cells, particularly red blood cells. It is commonly associated with a medical condition called sickle cell disease. Sickling refers to the process in which red blood cells become crescent-shaped or form an abnormal sickle shape, instead of their normal rounded and flexible shape.
This condition occurs due to abnormalities in a protein called hemoglobin, which is responsible for carrying oxygen throughout the body. In sickle cell disease, there is a genetic mutation that affects the structure of hemoglobin, causing it to form long, stiff rods when oxygen levels are low. These rods force the red blood cells to deform into a sickle shape.
The sickling of red blood cells can cause various complications and health problems. The abnormal sickle-shaped cells are less flexible and tend to get stuck in small blood vessels, leading to reduced blood flow, tissue damage, and pain. This can result in a range of symptoms, including fatigue, severe pain episodes known as crises, organ damage, and increased susceptibility to infections.
The term sickling can also be used in broader contexts to describe the abnormal bending or curving of any object, structure, or body part in a similar crescent or sickle shape. This can occur in other medical conditions or in various fields of study such as engineering or botany, where it describes a similar bent or curved shape.
Common Misspellings for SICKLING
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Etymology of SICKLING
The word "sickling" is derived from the verb "sickle", which in turn comes from the noun "sickle". The noun "sickle" can be traced back to the Old English word "sicol", which means "a sickle" or "reaping hook". The Old English term is believed to have originated from the Proto-Germanic word "seglaz", meaning "sickle". Ultimately, the root of the word can be traced back to the Proto-Indo-European root "*sek-", which signifies "to cut" or "to divide". Thus, the etymology of "sickling" is tied to the historical tool and its ability to cut or reap grain crops.
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