Sickle cell anemia is an inherited disorder that, in the U.S. affects mainly African-Americans and Hispanic Americans. Red blood cells become crescent-shaped because of a genetic defect. They break down rapidly, so oxygen does not get to the body's organs, causing anemia.
Definition of BOW. intransitive verb. 1. 2. : to bend the head, body, or knee in reverence, submission, or shame. 3. : to incline the head or body in salutation or assent or to acknowledge applause. 4. transitive verb. 1.
The first category of bowing styles, which are the first strokes we teach beginning students, are referred to as detachÃ©, legato, or staccato. detachÃ©â separate, broad bow strokes, but not staccato (or short) finger detachÃ©â a detachÃ© resulting from only using the fingers of the right hand.