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Definition of hemophiliac
: of, resembling, or affected with a blood defect that is characterized by delayed clotting of the blood : of, resembling, or affected with hemophilia
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Origin and Etymology of hemophiliac
see hemophilia
Other Genetics Terms
hemophiliac
Definition of hemophiliac
: one affected with a blood defect that is characterized by delayed clotting of the blood : one affected with hemophilia —called also bleeder
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There was speculation that Nicholas would be replaced by one of his relatives as ruler or as regent for Nicholas and Alexandra’s 12-year-old hemophiliac son, Alexei.
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Origin and Etymology of hemophiliac
see hemophilia
Other Genetics Terms
HEMOPHILIAC Defined for English Language Learners
hemophiliac
Definition of hemophiliac for English Language Learners
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: a person who has hemophilia
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hemophiliac
Medical Definition of hemophiliac
: of, resembling, or affected with hemophilia
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haemophiliac
Medical Definition of hemophiliac
: one affected with hemophilia—called also bleeder
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