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hemophilia Definition

hemo·philia (-fil′ē ə, -fē′lē ə)

noun

any of several hereditary disorders, nearly always of males, in which one of the normal blood-clotting factors is deficient, causing serious internal or external hemorrhage from minor cuts and injuries: females with this defective gene are, normally, only carriers

Etymology: ModL: see hemo- & -philia

hemophilia Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • have: We trying to get know more... Your Dana has mild hemophilia?
  • include: NHF has also requested that the FAA include hemophilia in any list of disorders that require the use of a needle.

Adjective modifier

  • e.g.: Please note that some medical conditions preclude certain drivers from taking part, e.g. hemophilia or epilepsy.

Modifies a noun

  • patient: The Pediatric Ankle Brace is designed for children 2 to 6 years of age and is ideal for ankle stabilization in hemophilia patients.