Translation guide
A genetic blood disorder causing red blood cells to become sickle-shaped, leading to various complications. In Japanese, it is referred to by its medical term, often abbreviated.
The genetic blood disorder characterized by sickle-shaped red blood cells.
Full medical term for sickle cell disease. Used in formal medical contexts.
鎌状赤血球症は遺伝性の病気です。
Sickle cell disease is a hereditary illness.
English abbreviation 'SCD' used in some Japanese medical literature, but not common in everyday conversation.
SCDの治療法は進歩しています。
Treatments for SCD are advancing.
Specifically refers to sickle cell anemia, the most common form. Often used interchangeably with the broader term.
彼は鎌状赤血球貧血と診断されました。
He was diagnosed with sickle cell anemia.