Christmas disease
Definition
Noun: A hereditary blood clotting disorder, also known as hemophilia B, caused by a congenital deficiency of coagulation factor IX. It is clinically similar to hemophilia A (classic hemophilia) but involves a different deficient clotting factor.
Usage
The term is used in medical contexts to specify a type of hemophilia. * The patient was diagnosed with Christmas disease after presenting with prolonged bleeding. * Management of Christmas disease often involves regular infusions of factor IX concentrate.
Advanced Usage
- The name "Christmas disease" originates from the surname of the first patient, Stephen Christmas, in whom the condition was described in detail in 1952. It is considered a historical or informal term in some contexts, with "hemophilia B" being the preferred modern clinical term.
Variants and Related Words
- Hemophilia B (n): The standard medical term synonymous with Christmas disease.
- Factor IX deficiency (n): A descriptive term for the underlying cause of the disorder.
Synonyms
- Hemophilia B
- Factor IX deficiency
Related Phrases
- Congenital bleeding disorder: A broader category that includes Christmas disease/hemophilia B.
- Coagulopathy: A general term for any condition affecting the blood's ability to clot.
Noun
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a clotting disorder similar to hemophilia A but caused by a congenital deficiency of factor IX
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