Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hemophiliac
Noun
/ˌhiː.məʊˈfɪ.li.æk/
Definition
A person who suffers from hemophilia, a medical condition where the blood does not clot properly, leading to excessive bleeding.
Examples
- A hemophiliac must take precautions to avoid injuries that can lead to bleeding.
- The hemophiliac received treatment to help manage his condition.
Meaning
Hemophiliac refers to someone affected by hemophilia, meaning they have difficulty stopping bleeding after an injury or surgery due to a lack of certain clotting factors in their blood.
Synonyms
- Bleeder
- Coagulopathy patient
