Hemophilia: meaning, definitions and examples
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hemophilia
[ hiːməˈfɪliə ]
medical condition
Hemophilia is a medical condition that impairs the body’s ability to make blood clots, a process that is essential for stopping bleeding. It is typically inherited and caused by a deficiency of clotting factors in the blood. The two most common types are Hemophilia A, caused by a deficiency of factor VIII, and Hemophilia B, caused by a deficiency of factor IX. People with hemophilia may experience prolonged bleeding after injuries, surgeries, or spontaneous bleeding episodes, particularly in joints and muscles. Management often involves regular infusions of the missing clotting factors to prevent bleeding complications.
Synonyms
bleeding disorder, clotting deficiency.
Examples of usage
- He was diagnosed with hemophilia at a young age.
- People with hemophilia need to be careful during sports.
- Treatment for hemophilia often includes factor replacements.
- Living with hemophilia requires careful monitoring.
Translations
Translations of the word "hemophilia" in other languages:
🇵🇹 hemofilia
🇮🇳 हीमोफिलिया
🇩🇪 Hämophilie
🇮🇩 hemofilia
🇺🇦 гемофілія
🇵🇱 hemofilia
🇯🇵 血友病
🇫🇷 hémophilie
🇪🇸 hemofilia
🇹🇷 hemofili
🇰🇷 혈우병
🇸🇦 الهيموفيليا
🇨🇿 hemofilie
🇸🇰 hemofília
🇨🇳 血友病
🇸🇮 hemofilija
🇮🇸 blóðleysi
🇰🇿 гемофилия
🇬🇪 ჰემოფილია
🇦🇿 hemofiliya
🇲🇽 hemofilia
Etymology
The term hemophilia originates from the Greek words 'haima' (αἷμα), meaning 'blood', and 'philia' (φιλία), meaning 'love' or 'affinity'. The concept began to be recognized in the 19th century, although sporadic descriptions of bleeding tendencies can be traced back through history. The first detailed accounts of hemophilia were documented as far back as the 1800s. Hemophilia is often referred to as the 'royal disease' due to its notable presence in royal families of Europe, particularly that of Queen Victoria, whose descendants inherited the condition. Advances in medicine and genetics have provided more understanding of this disorder over the last century, allowing for improved treatments and management strategies for those affected.