Associations to the word «Hemophilia»

Wiktionary

HEMOPHILIA, noun. Alternative spelling of haemophilia
HEMOPHILIA A, noun. The most common form of hemophilia, affecting 3/4s of hemophiliacs, caused by a deficiency in clotting factor VIII
HEMOPHILIA B, noun. The second most common form of hemophilia, affecting 1/4s of hemophiliacs, caused by a deficiency in clotting factor IX

Dictionary definition

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

Wise words

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Alexander Pope