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Sickle Cell Disease (SCD)

A group of inherited red blood cell disorders where the red blood cells become C-shaped (like a sickle) and hard, blocking blood flow and causing pain, infection, and organ damage.

Sickle Cell Trait (SCT)

Occurs when a person inherits one copy of the sickle cell gene from one parent. Most individuals with SCT live normal lives, but they can pass the trait on to their children, and if both parents have SCT, their child has a 25% chance of having SCD.

Resolution (legislative)

A formal expression of opinion or intention agreed to by a legislative body, but which generally does not have the force of law and is not signed by the President.

Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation (HSCT)

A medical procedure that involves transplanting blood-forming stem cells, often referred to as a bone marrow transplant, which is currently the only known cure for sickle cell disease.

Vaso-occlusive crises

Episodes of severe pain caused by sickle-shaped red blood cells blocking blood flow in small blood vessels, a common complication of sickle cell disease.

Empirical research

Research based on observation or experience rather than theory, using data collected through experiments or direct observation.