Definition

1. 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

1. congenital tendency to uncontrolled bleeding; usually affects males and is transmitted from mother to son