1. a person who has haemophilia, a hereditary bleeding disorder in which blood does not clot normally
Usage: Also spelled hemophiliac in U.S. English; Medical term

1. relating to or affected by haemophilia
Usage: Also spelled hemophiliac in U.S. English; Medical term

Examples

• A haemophiliac must be careful to avoid injuries that could cause excessive bleeding.
• The haemophiliac patient received regular blood transfusions to manage his condition.
• Haemophiliac individuals often carry medical alert identification.
• Modern treatment has greatly improved the quality of life for haemophiliacs.
• The haemophiliac disorder is typically inherited through families.
• Doctors monitor haemophiliac patients closely during surgical procedures.