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Hemophiliac: meaning, definitions and examples

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hemophiliac

 

[ ˌhiːməˈfɪliæk ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

medical condition

A hemophiliac is a person who suffers from hemophilia, a genetic disorder that impacts the blood's ability to clot. This condition leads to excessive bleeding even from minor injuries, as the body's coagulation process is impaired. Hemophiliacs often require treatment with clotting factor concentrates to manage their condition and prevent complications. This disorder is typically inherited, primarily affecting males, and can vary in severity from mild to severe.

Synonyms

bleeder, hemophilia patient

Examples of usage

  • Hemophiliacs need to be cautious during physical activities.
  • The hospital has specialized care for hemophiliacs.
  • Many hemophiliacs wear medical alerts for emergencies.

Translations

Translations of the word "hemophiliac" in other languages:

🇵🇹 hemofílico

🇮🇳 हीमोफिलियाक

🇩🇪 Hämophiliekranker

🇮🇩 hemofilia

🇺🇦 гемофілік

🇵🇱 hemofil

🇯🇵 血友病患者

🇫🇷 hémophile

🇪🇸 hemofílico

🇹🇷 hemofilik

🇰🇷 혈우병 환자

🇸🇦 مريض الهيموفيليا

🇨🇿 hemofil

🇸🇰 hemofil

🇨🇳 血友病患者

🇸🇮 hemofil

🇮🇸 blóðsýki

🇰🇿 гемофилиак

🇬🇪 ჰემოფილიელი

🇦🇿 hemofilik

🇲🇽 hemofílico

Etymology

The term 'hemophiliac' is derived from the condition known as hemophilia, which has its roots in the Greek words 'haema,' meaning blood, and 'philia,' meaning affinity or love. The concept of hemophilia was first recognized in the 19th century, with early medical literature documenting cases of patients who bled excessively after injuries. The understanding of the genetic nature of hemophilia began to develop in the early 20th century when researchers identified it as a hereditary disorder associated with the X chromosome. Hemophilia predominantly affects males due to this inheritance pattern. Over the years, advances in medical science have led to better diagnostic techniques and treatment options, significantly improving the quality of life for hemophiliacs.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,246, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.