noun
- Plural of hemophilia; inherited bleeding disorders in which the blood does not clot normally due to deficiency of specific clotting factors.
Usage: Medical term; Plural form; Also spelled haemophilias in British English
Examples
- Hemophilias are genetic disorders that affect the body's ability to form blood clots.
- Patients with hemophilias require regular treatment with clotting factor replacements.
- The two most common hemophilias are hemophilia A and hemophilia B.
- Hemophilias can lead to excessive bleeding from minor injuries or spontaneous internal bleeding.
- Modern treatment options have significantly improved the quality of life for people with hemophilias.