hemophilia A
hemophilia A noun: the most common form of hemophilia, affecting 3/4s of hemophiliacs, caused by a deficiency in clotting factor VIII.
Noun
hemophilia A (uncountable)
- the most common form of hemophilia, affecting 3/4s of hemophiliacs, caused by a deficiency in clotting factor VIII
- Synonyms:
- coagulation factor VIII deficiency, clotting factor VIII deficiency, factor VIII deficiency, FVIII deficiency
Synonyms of hemophilia A
- coagulation factor VIII deficiency
- clotting factor VIII deficiency
- factor VIII deficiency
- FVIII deficiency
Forms of hemophilia A
| alternative form | haemophilia A |
|---|---|
| alternative form | hæmophilia A |
Questions about hemophilia A
- What does hemophilia A mean?
- Hemophilia A means the most common form of hemophilia, affecting 3/4s of hemophiliacs, caused by a deficiency in clotting factor VIII.
- What part of speech is hemophilia A?
- Hemophilia A is a noun.
Words near hemophilia A in the dictionary
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