Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
haemophilic
Adjective
/ˌhiːmə(ʊ)ˈfɪlɪk/
Definition
Relating to or affected by hemophilia, a condition where blood does not clot normally due to insufficient blood-clotting proteins.
Examples
- A haemophilic patient may experience prolonged bleeding after an injury.
- Haemophilic treatments often involve the replacement of missing clotting factors.
- Children with haemophilic disorders require careful management to prevent excessive bleeding.
Meaning
Having a tendency to bleed easily due to a genetic disorder affecting blood coagulation.
Synonyms
- Blood clotting disorder
- Hemophilia
