hemophilia (Meaning)
Wordnet
hemophilia (n)
congenital tendency to uncontrolled bleeding; usually affects males and is transmitted from mother to son
Webster
hemophilia (n.)
See Hematophilia.
Synonyms & Antonyms of hemophilia
No Synonyms and anytonyms found
hemophilia Sentence Examples
- Hemophilia, a genetic disorder, impairs the blood's ability to clot effectively.
- People with hemophilia have a severe deficiency in clotting factor VIII or IX.
- Hemophiliacs face frequent episodes of uncontrolled bleeding due to the lack of essential clotting proteins.
- Hemophilia A is caused by a deficiency of Factor VIII, while Hemophilia B results from a lack of Factor IX.
- Treatment for hemophilia involves regular infusions of the missing clotting factor, which can prevent excessive bleeding.
- Advances in genetic engineering have led to the development of longer-acting clotting factor concentrates.
- Hemophilia is a life-threatening condition if left untreated, but with proper care, individuals can live full and active lives.
- Carriers of the hemophilia gene may not have symptoms but can pass it on to their children.
- Gene therapy holds promise for a potential cure for hemophilia, but research is still ongoing.
- The World Federation of Hemophilia promotes awareness and advocates for the rights of people with hemophilia worldwide.
FAQs About the word hemophilia
congenital tendency to uncontrolled bleeding; usually affects males and is transmitted from mother to sonSee Hematophilia.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
Hemophilia, a genetic disorder, impairs the blood's ability to clot effectively.
People with hemophilia have a severe deficiency in clotting factor VIII or IX.
Hemophiliacs face frequent episodes of uncontrolled bleeding due to the lack of essential clotting proteins.
Hemophilia A is caused by a deficiency of Factor VIII, while Hemophilia B results from a lack of Factor IX.
