Definition of Von Willebrand's disease

1. Noun. A form of hemophilia discovered by Erik von Willebrand; a genetic disorder that is inherited as an autosomal recessive trait; characterized by a deficiency of the coagulation factor and by mucosal bleeding.

Exact synonyms: Angiohemophilia, Vascular Hemophilia
Generic synonyms: Bleeder's Disease, Haemophilia, Hemophilia

Medical Definition of Von Willebrand's disease

1. This congenital disease, which is caused a deficiency of a blood factor that promotes platelet adhesion, is characterised by prolonged bleeding and poor blood coagulation. (09 Oct 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Von Willebrand's Disease

von hippel-lindau syndrome
von Kossa stain
von Langenbeck's bipedicle mucoperiosteal flap
von Mauser
von Meyenburg's disease
von Neumann
von Neumann machine
von Recklinghausen's disease
von Recklinghausen's disease
von Recklinghausen disease
von Rundstedt
von Spee's curve
von Sternberg
von Willebrand
Von Willebrand's disease
von Willebrand's disease
Von Willebrand disease
Von Willebrand factor
von Willebrand factor-degrading protease
voodoo
voodooed
voodooing
voodooism
voodooisms
voodooist
voodooistic
voodooists
voodoos
Voorhoeve's disease
vor

Other Resources:

Search for Von Willebrand's disease on Dictionary.com!Search for Von Willebrand's disease on Thesaurus.com!Search for Von Willebrand's disease on Google!Search for Von Willebrand's disease on Wikipedia!

Quick Links

Search