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The hammer and sickle (Russian: Serp i Molot: Серп и молот, "sickle and hammer") is the international symbol of communism. The name may refer to: the flag of the Soviet Union, consisting of a yellow hammer and sickle and star on a red background; Hammer & Sickle, a computer game; Sickle and Hammer, a Russian silent film
Red blood cells (RBCs), referred to as erythrocytes (from Ancient Greek erythros 'red' and kytos 'hollow vessel', with -cyte translated as 'cell' in modern usage) in academia and medical publishing, also known as red cells, [1] erythroid cells, and rarely haematids, are the most common type of blood cell and the vertebrate's principal means of delivering oxygen (O 2) to the body tissues—via ...
Sickle-gloss, also known as sickle sheen, is a silica residue found on blades such as sickles and scythes. Its presence indicates that the tool has been used to cut the stems of cereals, which are rich in silica. The gloss or residue forms due to the abrasive action of silica found in both wild and cultivated cereal grasses.
Autosplenectomy can occur in cases of sickle-cell disease where the misshapen cells block blood flow to the spleen, causing scarring and eventual atrophy of the organ. [2] Autosplenectomy is a rare condition that is linked to certain diseases but is not a common occurrence. It is also seen in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).
Cal Poly Humboldt Natural History Museum is a natural history museum on the campus of the California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt in Arcata, California in the United States. History [ edit ]
Transfusion therapy for sickle-cell disease entails the use of red blood cell transfusions in the management of acute cases of sickle cell disease and as a prophylaxis to prevent complications by decreasing the number of red blood cells (RBC) that can sickle by adding normal red blood cells. [citation needed] Prevention of complications
The acute chest syndrome is a vaso-occlusive crisis of the pulmonary vasculature commonly seen in people with sickle cell anemia. This condition commonly manifests with a new opacification of the lung(s) on a chest x-ray .
Dental explorers, also known as sickle probes, are tools found in the dental arsenal that are frequently utilised. The explorer is designed with a sharp tip at the end to improve tactile perception. The explorer is designed with a sharp tip at the end to improve tactile perception.