haemophilia
/,hi:mou'filiə/
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Definition
- Noun:
- A genetic disorder: "haemophilia" is a hereditary medical condition characterized by a congenital tendency to uncontrolled bleeding due to a deficiency in blood clotting factors.
- A sex-linked condition: It is a disorder that usually affects males and is transmitted from mother to son via the X chromosome.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The patient was diagnosed with haemophilia at a young age.
- Haemophilia requires careful management to prevent bleeding episodes.
- Advances in treatment have greatly improved the quality of life for people with haemophilia.
Advanced Usage
- "to have haemophilia": to be affected by the disorder.
- He has haemophilia, so he must avoid activities with a high risk of injury.
- "to treat/manage haemophilia": to administer care for the condition.
- Regular infusions of clotting factor are used to treat severe haemophilia.
Variants and Related Words
- Haemophiliac (n): A person who has haemophilia.
- The haemophiliac received specialized care at the clinic.
- Haemophilic (adj): Relating to or affected by haemophilia.
- The haemophilic condition was well-controlled.
- Hemophilia (n): The American English spelling variant of "haemophilia".
Synonyms
- Bleeder's disease: An informal, older term for haemophilia.
- Royal disease: A historical term referencing its prevalence in European royal families.
Related Phrases
- Factor VIII deficiency: Refers specifically to Haemophilia A, the most common type.
- Factor IX deficiency: Refers specifically to Haemophilia B (also known as Christmas disease).
Notes on Meaning
- The term specifically denotes a genetic, lifelong condition. It is not used for temporary bleeding problems or other coagulation disorders.
- The primary characteristic is prolonged bleeding, both externally from cuts and internally into joints and muscles.
Noun
- congenital tendency to uncontrolled bleeding; usually affects males and is transmitted from mother to son