adjective
- relating to or affected by hemophilia, a genetic disorder in which blood does not clot normally
Usage: medical term; also spelled haemophilic in British English
noun
- a person who has hemophilia
Usage: medical term; also spelled haemophilic in British English
Examples
- Hemophilic patients require regular blood transfusions to manage their condition.
- The hemophilic boy had to avoid contact sports due to his bleeding disorder.
- Doctors prescribed clotting factor treatments for the hemophilic child.
- A hemophilic may experience prolonged bleeding from minor cuts.
- The hospital has a specialized clinic for hemophilic patients.
- Hemophilic individuals must be careful to prevent injuries that could cause internal bleeding.