noun
- Plural of haemophilia; inherited bleeding disorders in which the blood does not clot normally due to deficiency of clotting factors.
Usage: Medical/clinical term; British spelling (American: hemophilias); Typically used in medical contexts
Examples
- Haemophilias are genetic disorders that affect the body's ability to form blood clots.
- Patients with haemophilias require regular monitoring and treatment to prevent excessive bleeding.
- The hospital's hematology department specializes in treating various haemophilias.
- Haemophilias A and B are the most common types of inherited bleeding disorders.
- Modern treatments for haemophilias have significantly improved the quality of life for affected individuals.