haemophilia

Pronunciation: /ˌhiːməˈfɪliə

The English word “haemophilia” has 1 meaning listed here.

noun

Any of several hereditary illnesses that impair the body's ability to control bleeding, usually passed from mother to son.

Etymology

From haemo- + -philia, from Ancient Greek αἷμα (haîma, “blood”) + φιλία (philía, “friendship”). Originally called haemorrhaphilia, probably from the word haemorrhage.

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