haemophilia


Definition: Meaning of, haemophilia in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˌhiːməˈfɪlɪə /

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  1. a serious disease that prevents a person's blood from becoming thick, so that they lose a lot of blood easily if they are injured
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haemophilia used in phrases

  • classical haemophilia (noun)
    1. haemophilia caused by a congenital deficiency of factor VIII; occurs almost exclusively in men
  • haemophilia A (noun)
    1. haemophilia caused by a congenital deficiency of factor VIII; occurs almost exclusively in men
  • haemophilia B (noun)
    1. a clotting disorder similar to haemophilia A but caused by a congenital deficiency of factor IX
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