Lexic.us

Definition of Haemophilia b

1. Noun. A clotting disorder similar to hemophilia A but caused by a congenital deficiency of factor IX.

Medical Definition of Haemophilia b

1. A form of haemophilia in males that results from a deficiency of clotting factor IX, transmitted as a X-linked trait. Symptoms include easy bruising, nosebleeds, bleeding gums and bleeding into muscle tissue (haematoma) or a joint space (haemarthrosis). Treatment includes the infusion of factor IX concentrates to normalize blood coagulation. Inheritance: sex-linked. (27 Sep 1997)

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Literary usage of Haemophilia b

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Guide To Clinical Preventive Services by U. S. Preventive Services Task Force (1989)
"The protective efficacy of haemophilia b polysaccharide vaccine. ... Rambeck JH, White KE, et at Lack of efficacy of haemophilia b polysaccharide ..."

2. The Practitioner by Gale Group, ProQuest Information and Learning Company (1905)
"The Subject of the Essay for September will be The Nature and Treatment of Haemophilia, b.—Answers to the following questions are invited :— 1. ..."

3. Novel Systems for the Study of Human Disease: From Basic Research to by OECD Staff, (Paris) Organisation for Economic Co-ope, SourceOECD (Online service) (1998)
"Indeed, many genetic diseases, like familial hypercholesterolemia, haemophilia B or phenylketonuria, involve the liver. This organ cam also be used to ..."

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