Hemophilia
(noun)
An inherited disorder that impairs the body's ability to control blood clotting, leading to excessive bleeding and easy bruising.
Origin:
The word "hemophilia" comes from the greek words "haima" meaning blood and "philos" meaning loving. it was first described by a physician in 1803.
Examples:
- The patient was diagnosed with hemophilia and was advised to avoid any activities that could lead to injury.
- Hemophilia is caused by a genetic defect that impairs the ability of blood to clot properly.
- The hemophilia patient needs to be extra careful when taking any medications that could interfere with blood clotting.
- The boy"s hemophilia was discovered after he had a nosebleed that wouldn"t stop.
- Hemophilia is a rare disorder that affects mostly males, although in rare cases, it can affect females as well.