antihaemophilic factor
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Definition
Noun: - A coagulation factor (trade name Hemofil) whose absence is associated with hemophilia A: This is a specific protein in blood plasma that is essential for the normal clotting of blood. A deficiency of this factor causes the bleeding disorder hemophilia A.
Usage
- This term is used in medical and scientific contexts to refer to the specific blood clotting factor, also known as Factor VIII.
- It is often discussed in relation to treatments for hemophilia.
- : The patient's treatment involved regular infusions of antihaemophilic factor.
- : The production of recombinant antihaemophilic factor has improved therapy safety.
Advanced Usage
- The term is part of specialized medical nomenclature. In clinical practice, it is often referred to by its common name, Factor VIII, or by brand names of therapeutic products.
- : The study compared the pharmacokinetics of two different antihaemophilic factor concentrates.
Variants and Related Words
- Factor VIII: The most common synonym and alternative name for antihaemophilic factor.
- Antihemophilic factor: An alternative spelling, primarily used in American English.
- Coagulation factor VIII: A more formal biochemical term.
- Hemofil: A historical trade name for a specific brand of this factor.
Synonyms
- Factor VIII
- Coagulation factor VIII
- Antihemophilic factor (variant spelling)
- Blood-clotting factor VIII
Notes on Meaning
- This term has a single, highly specific meaning in hematology and medicine. It does not have different general meanings.
- The spelling "antihaemophilic" follows British English conventions, while "antihemophilic" is the American English spelling. Both refer to the same substance.
Noun
- a coagulation factor (trade name Hemofil) whose absence is associated with hemophilia A