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noundrepanocytosis (uncountable)
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nounSynonym of sickle-cell disease.
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Origin
- Ancient Greekδρεπάνη
- Englishdrepanocytosis
Borrowed from Ancient Greek δρεπάνη (drepánē) and English cytosis, the latter also borrowed from Ancient Greek.
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drepanocytosis. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/drepanocytosis
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“drepanocytosis.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/drepanocytosis. Accessed November 5, 2026.
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WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “drepanocytosis,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/drepanocytosis.
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