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Definition of Hemophilia a
1. Noun. Hemophilia caused by a congenital deficiency of factor VIII; occurs almost exclusively in men.
Generic synonyms: Bleeder's Disease, Haemophilia, Hemophilia
Lexicographical Neighbors of Hemophilia A
Literary usage of Hemophilia a
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 a, also known as classical hemophilia or factor VIII deficiency, is
the most common, accounting for 75-80 percent of hemophiliacs. ..."
2. Reaping the Benefits of Genomic and Proteomic Research: Intellectual by Stephen A. Merrill, Anne-Marie Mazza (2006)
"Factor VIII is a blood coagulation protein missing in hemophilia A, ... As a
result, almost all hemophilia A patients who received Factor VIII from pooled ..."
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