classical haemophilia
Definition
- Noun:
- A hereditary blood clotting disorder: "classical haemophilia" refers specifically to hemophilia caused by a congenital (present from birth) deficiency of coagulation factor VIII.
- A sex-linked genetic condition: This disorder occurs almost exclusively in males, as it is linked to the X chromosome.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The patient was diagnosed with classical haemophilia, requiring regular infusions of factor VIII.
- Genetic counseling is important for families with a history of classical haemophilia.
Advanced Usage
- Medical Terminology: In clinical and genetic contexts, "classical haemophilia" is often used interchangeably with "hemophilia A" to distinguish it from other types, such as hemophilia B (Christmas disease).
- The study focused on gene therapy treatments for classical haemophilia.
Variants and Related Words
- Hemophilia A (n): The more modern and precise medical term for classical haemophilia.
- Factor VIII deficiency is the hallmark of Hemophilia A.
- Factor VIII deficiency (n): A descriptive term for the underlying cause of the disorder.
- Congenital hemophilia (n): A broader term that can include classical haemophilia and other inherited forms.
Synonyms
- Hemophilia A: The primary synonym in medical terminology.
- Factor VIII deficiency hemophilia: A descriptive synonym emphasizing the cause.
Notes on Usage
- Spelling Variant: The word can also be spelled as classical hemophilia (using the American English spelling without the 'a').
- Specificity: The term "classical" is used to specify this as the most common and historically recognized form of hemophilia. It should not be used as a general term for all bleeding disorders.
Noun
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hemophilia caused by a congenital deficiency of factor VIII; occurs almost exclusively in men
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