Definition

Relating to a medical condition where a person's blood does not clot properly, often leading to excessive bleeding.

Example

The hemophilic patient requires special care to manage their condition during surgery.

Conversation

Did you know that some people are hemophilic?

Yeah, I've heard about that condition, it sounds really challenging.

It must be tough for them to manage everyday activities safely.

Definitely, they need to be extra careful to avoid injuries.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Hemophilic → It is formed from "hemo-" (from Greek "haima", meaning blood) and "-philic" (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 'love' or 'affinity' ('-philic') to remember that hemophilic refers to a condition related to blood.

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