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Definition of Hemophilia B
1. Noun. A clotting disorder similar to hemophilia A but caused by a congenital deficiency of factor IX.
Generic synonyms: Bleeder's Disease, Haemophilia, Hemophilia
Lexicographical Neighbors of Hemophilia B
Literary usage of Hemophilia B
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Handbook of Severe Disability: A Text for Rehabilitation Counselors, Other edited by Walter C. Stolov, Michael R. Clowers (2000)
"hemophilia B, also known as Christmas disease or factor IX deficiency, is seen
in approximately 19 percent of hemophiliacs. There are approximately 25500 ..."
2. Approved Drug Products with Therapeutic Equivalence Evaluationsedited by Barry Leonard edited by Barry Leonard (1999)
"For use as replacement therapy in patients with hemophilia B for the prevention
... Treatment of hemophilia B. Replacement treatment and prophylaxis of the ..."
3. Genetic Tests and Health Insurance: Results of a Survey (1993)
"... about the following conditions in the application for health insurance in the
personal history, family history, or neither: a Hemophilia b. ..."