classical hemophilia
Definition
Noun: - A hereditary blood clotting disorder: Classical hemophilia is a genetic disorder characterized by a deficiency of clotting factor VIII, leading to prolonged bleeding episodes. - A sex-linked condition: This condition primarily affects males, as it is caused by a recessive gene on the X chromosome.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The patient was diagnosed with classical hemophilia at a young age.
- Treatment for classical hemophilia often involves regular infusions of factor VIII.
Advanced Usage
- "Severe/Moderate/Mild classical hemophilia": These terms describe the degree of factor VIII deficiency and the corresponding frequency of bleeding episodes.
- Individuals with severe classical hemophilia may experience spontaneous bleeding into joints.
Variants and Related Words
- Hemophilia A: This is the formal medical term synonymous with classical hemophilia.
- Factor VIII deficiency: This phrase describes the specific physiological cause of the disorder.
Synonyms
- Hemophilia A: The standard medical synonym.
- Factor VIII deficiency: A descriptive synonym focusing on the cause.
Related Phrases
- Bleeding disorder: A broader category of conditions that includes classical hemophilia.
- Coagulopathy: A general medical term for any defect in the blood's ability to clot.
Noun
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hemophilia caused by a congenital deficiency of factor VIII; occurs almost exclusively in men
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