hemophilia a
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A doctor explains the concept of hemophilia A to a patient using a medical diagram.
Definition
Noun: * A hereditary blood coagulation disorder caused by a congenital deficiency of clotting factor VIII. This condition is an X-linked recessive trait, meaning it occurs almost exclusively in males.
Usage
- "Hemophilia A" is the specific medical term for the most common form of hemophilia. It is used in clinical, scientific, and general medical contexts.
- It is often distinguished from other clotting disorders, such as Hemophilia B (Factor IX deficiency) or von Willebrand disease.
Examples
- The patient was diagnosed with hemophilia A shortly after birth due to prolonged bleeding.
- Treatment for hemophilia A often involves regular infusions of concentrated factor VIII.
- Genetic counseling is recommended for families with a history of hemophilia A.
Advanced Usage
- "Severe hemophilia A": Refers to cases where factor VIII activity is less than 1% of normal, often leading to spontaneous bleeding episodes.
- "Acquired hemophilia A": A rare, non-hereditary form of the condition where the immune system produces antibodies (inhibitors) against factor VIII.
Variants and Related Words
- Classic hemophilia: A traditional synonym for hemophilia A.
- Factor VIII deficiency: The physiological description of the cause of hemophilia A.
- Hemophiliac (n): A person who has hemophilia (either type A or B).
Synonyms
- Classic hemophilia
- Factor VIII deficiency
Related Phrases
- "To have hemophilia A": The standard phrasing to indicate someone is affected by the condition.
- His son was born with hemophilia A.
- "To manage/treat hemophilia A": Refers to the ongoing medical care for the disorder.
- Advances in medicine have significantly improved how we treat hemophilia A.
A doctor explains the concept of hemophilia A to a patient using a medical diagram.
Noun
- hemophilia caused by a congenital deficiency of factor VIII; occurs almost exclusively in men