noun
- plural of hemophiliac; people who have hemophilia, a genetic bleeding disorder in which blood does not clot normally
Usage: medical term; plural form; also spelled haemophilics in British English
Examples
- Hemophilics require regular treatment to manage their bleeding disorder.
- Many hemophilics must avoid contact sports due to the risk of internal bleeding.
- Modern medicine has greatly improved the quality of life for hemophilics.
- Hemophilics often carry medical alert identification.
- The clinic specializes in treating hemophilics and other clotting disorders.