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:

1. The patient was diagnosed with hemophilia and was advised to avoid any activities that could lead to injury.
2. Hemophilia is caused by a genetic defect that impairs the ability of blood to clot properly.
3. The hemophilia patient needs to be extra careful when taking any medications that could interfere with blood clotting.
4. The boy"s hemophilia was discovered after he had a nosebleed that wouldn"t stop.
5. Hemophilia is a rare disorder that affects mostly males, although in rare cases, it can affect females as well.