Associations to the word «Haemophilia»

Wiktionary

HAEMOPHILIA, noun. (British spelling) (pathology) Any of several hereditary illnesses that impair the body's ability to control bleeding, usually passed from mother to son.
HAEMOPHILIA A, noun. Alternative form of hemophilia A
HAEMOPHILIA B, noun. Alternative form of hemophilia B

Dictionary definition

HAEMOPHILIA, noun. Congenital tendency to uncontrolled bleeding; usually affects males and is transmitted from mother to son.

Wise words

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