Hemophiliac
(noun)
A person suffering from hemophilia, a genetic disorder characterized by the inability of the blood to clot properly.
Origin:
From hemo- + -philia, from greek haima 'blood' and -philia 'friendship, fondness'. ultimately from the same indo-european root as hemorrhage.
Examples:
- The hemophiliac was prone to spontaneous bleeding and required special medical care.
- The hemophiliac was unable to participate in contact sports due to the risk of injury.
- The hemophiliac relied on regular infusions of clotting factor to manage their condition.
- The hemophiliac was diagnosed at a young age and learned to live with their condition.
- The hemophiliac community worked to raise awareness about the disease and support research for a cure.