Science / Genetics / Sickle Cell Anemia: An hereditary, chronic form of hemolytic anemia characterized by breakdown of the red blood cells: red blood cells undergo a reversible alteration in shape when the oxygen tension of the plasma falls slightly and a sickle-like shape forms.
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Science / Weather / Multicell Storm: A thunderstorm made up of two or more single-cell storms. MORE
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Lifestyle / Wine Grapes / Monticello: V. hybrid cultivar derived from a complex (Fredonia x Niagara) x (Fredonia x Athens) parentage cross. Released in 1973, this productive, disease resistant variety resembles Steuben. Normally ripens ar MORE
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