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Definition of Haemophilia a

1. Noun. Hemophilia caused by a congenital deficiency of factor VIII; occurs almost exclusively in men.

Medical Definition of Haemophilia a

1. A sex-linked genetic disease affecting males that results from a deficiency of clotting factor VIII, a protein factor that is required for normal blood coagulation. Symptoms include easy bruising, bleeding gums, nosebleeds and bleeding into muscle tissue (haematoma) or a joint space (haemarthrosis). Treatment includes the infusion of factor VIII concentrate intravenously to restore this essential factor and normalize blood coagulation. Inheritance: sex-linked. (27 Sep 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Haemophilia A

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