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Definition of hemophilia

hemophilia

/ˌhiːməˈfɪliə/
(UK: haemophilia)
he · mo · phil · i · a
Plural:hemophilias
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Adjective:hemophilic
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• noun

1

American A rare, mostly inherited medical disorder in which the blood does not clot properly due to a deficiency of specific clotting factor proteins, resulting in excessive or prolonged bleeding after injury or surgery.

Example

"Advances in factor replacement therapy have allowed patients with hemophilia to lead much healthier, active lives."

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• Rhymes for hemophilia

• Nearby Words

hemlock
hemmed in hollow
hemoglobin
hemophilia
hemopneumothorax
hemorrhage
hemorrhoid

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in 1828 in German as 'Hämophilie' by physician Friedrich Hopff, formed from Ancient Greek 'haima' (blood) and 'philia' (affection or tendency toward).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Hemophilia. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/hemophilia
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