hemophilia
he·mo·phil·ia
noun \ˌhē-mə-ˈfi-lē-ə\Definition of HEMOPHILIA
: a sex-linked hereditary blood defect that occurs almost exclusively in males and is characterized by delayed clotting of the blood and consequent difficulty in controlling hemorrhage even after minor injuries
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First Known Use: 1872
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