Sickle cell disease is a group of inherited blood disorders characterized by
the presence of abnormal hemoglobin in red blood cells. It affects millions of
people worldwide. Under normal conditions, red blood cells are round and move
smoothly through blood vessels, supplying the body with oxygen. However, in
people with this disease, hemoglobin makes the red blood cells rigid and
C-shaped, resembling a sickle agricultural tool.
This plush representation will help raise awareness of sickle cell disease and
the challenges for those affected.
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