noun
- plural of hemophiliac; people who have hemophilia, a genetic bleeding disorder in which blood does not clot normally
Usage: medical term; plural form
Examples
- Hemophiliacs require regular treatment to manage their bleeding disorder.
- Many hemophiliacs must avoid contact sports due to the risk of internal bleeding.
- Modern medicine has greatly improved the quality of life for hemophiliacs.
- Hemophiliacs often carry medical alert identification.
- The hospital has a specialized clinic for hemophiliacs and other clotting disorders.
- Gene therapy offers new hope for hemophiliacs seeking a cure.