Haemophilia: meaning, definitions and examples

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haemophilia

 

[ หŒhiหmษ™หˆfษชliษ™ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

medical condition

Haemophilia is a genetic disorder that impairs the body's ability to make blood clots. This condition is typically inherited and results from a deficiency in certain clotting factors, which are proteins necessary for blood coagulation. The severity of haemophilia can vary, with some individuals experiencing mild symptoms while others may suffer from severe bleeding episodes. Without effective management, individuals with haemophilia face significant risks, particularly during injuries or surgeries. Treatment often involves replacement therapy, where the missing clotting factors are administered to prevent or control bleeding.

Synonyms

blood-clotting disorder, hemophilia

Examples of usage

  • Many children with haemophilia learn to manage their condition from a young age.
  • Haemophilia can lead to unexpected bleeding during physical activities.
  • The treatment for haemophilia involves regular infusions of clotting factor.
  • Awareness programs for haemophilia are essential for guiding families.

Translations

Translations of the word "haemophilia" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น hemofilia

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคนเฅ€เคฎเฅ‹เคซเคฟเคฒเคฟเคฏเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Hรคmophilie

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ hemofilia

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณะตะผะพั„ั–ะปั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ hemofilia

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ก€ๅ‹็—…

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท hรฉmophilie

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ hemofilia

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท hemofili

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ˜ˆ์šฐ๋ณ‘

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ู‡ูŠู…ูˆููŠู„ูŠุง

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hemofilie

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ hemofรญlia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ก€ๅ‹็—…

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ hemofilija

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ blรณรฐleysi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะณะตะผะพั„ะธะปะธั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฐแƒ”แƒ›แƒแƒคแƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hemofiliya

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ hemofilia

Etymology

The term 'haemophilia' derives from the Greek words 'haima', meaning 'blood', and 'philia', meaning 'love' or 'affinity'. The concept of haemophilia dates back to ancient times, although it was not well understood until the 19th century. The first detailed descriptions of the condition emerged in the early 1900s, when scientists began to recognize its hereditary nature. The medical community became increasingly aware of the disorder's genetic components, leading to advancements in diagnosis and treatment in the latter half of the 20th century. Today, haemophilia is primarily categorized into two main types: A and B, differentiated by the specific clotting factor involved.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #33,349 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.