haemophilia

/ ˌhiːməʊˈfɪlɪə; ˌhɛm- /

noun

1. an inheritable disease, usually affecting only males but transmitted by women to their male children, characterized by loss or impairment of the normal clotting ability of blood so that a minor wound may result in fatal bleeding

Derived Forms

• ˌhaemoˈphiliˌoid, adjective

Example Sentences

As part of this new study, led by Genomics England, blood samples will be taken from babies' umbilical cords to help diagnose many more gene disorders, such as haemophilia and spinal muscular atrophy.

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People with haemophilia A have a shortage of a clotting agent called Factor VIII, while people with haemophilia B do not have enough Factor IX.

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He contracted the illness after he was given infected blood during treatment for haemophilia.

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People with haemophilia A have a shortage of a clotting agent called Factor VIII, while people with haemophilia B don't have enough Factor IX.

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As were people like Kaylee's grandad, who had severe haemophilia - a rare condition where your blood doesn't clot properly.

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