Definition

A genetic disorder that affects the blood's ability to clot, leading to excessive bleeding after injuries or surgeries. It is usually inherited and primarily affects males.

Example

He was diagnosed with hemophilia after experiencing prolonged bleeding from a small cut.

Conversation

Did you hear about Jake? He was diagnosed with hemophilia last week.

No way! That sounds really serious.

Yeah, it is. I can't imagine how tough it must be for him.

For sure, he has to be really careful even with small cuts.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Hemophilia → It is formed from "hemo-" (from Greek "haima", meaning blood) and "-philia" (from Greek "philia", meaning love or affinity). The word describes a condition characterized by a love or affinity for blood, specifically relating to the inability to clot blood properly.

Memory Tip

Think of 'blood' ('hemo-') and 'affinity' or 'love' ('-philia') to remember that hemophilia is a condition related to a love for blood, in the sense of its importance in clotting.

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