hemophiliac
Someone who bleeds
A hemophiliac is a person with hemophilia, a genetic disorder that impairs the blood's ability to clot.
Even minor cuts or bruises can cause dangerous, prolonged bleeding.
The condition predominantly affects males, since the genes responsible are carried on the X chromosome.
His brother is a hemophiliac, so contact sports were never an option.
Profuse discharge of blood
- bruisingCausing tissue discoloration
- woundCoiled, or an injury
- traumaLasting psychological wound
- transfusionTransfer of blood intravenously
bandage · gauze · tourniquet · swelling · hematoma · nosebleed · internal bleeding · emergency care
Liquid solidifying into mass
- factor VIIICoagulation protein enabling clotting
- plateletsCell fragments enabling coagulation
- fibrinClot-forming protein
- thrombinSerine protease enabling coagulation
fibrinogen · prothrombin · hemostasis · clotting factor · blood clot · clot formation
Masked unless paired identically
- inheritanceProperty received from ancestors
- mutationPermanent DNA alteration
- carrierOne that transports
- chromosomeDNA strand carrying genes
gene · hereditary · family history · pedigree · genetic counseling · geneticist · allele · genotype
Preventive medical treatment
- infusionSteeping to extract essence
- gene therapyMedical DNA modification treatment
- blood transfusionInfusing donated cells intravenously
- hematologistPhysician specializing in blood
treatment regimen · preventive care · breakthrough bleeding · patient education
Disease affecting joints
- chronic painEnduring physical suffering
- synovitisInflamed joint membrane
- anemiaRed cell deficiency
- hepatitis CViral liver inflammation, specific strain
joint replacement · physical therapy · disability · quality of life
hemorrhage
Profuse discharge of blood
transfusion · bandage · gauze · tourniquet · swelling · hematoma · nosebleed · internal bleeding · emergency care · blood thinners
coagulation
Liquid solidifying into mass
- factor VIIICoagulation protein enabling clotting
- plateletsCell fragments enabling coagulation
- fibrinClot-forming protein
thrombin · fibrinogen · prothrombin · hemostasis · clotting factor · blood clot · clot formation
recessive
Masked unless paired identically
- inheritanceProperty received from ancestors
- mutationPermanent DNA alteration
- carrierOne that transports
chromosome · gene · hereditary · family history · pedigree · genetic counseling · geneticist · allele · genotype · phenotype
prophylaxis
Preventive medical treatment
- infusionSteeping to extract essence
- gene therapyMedical DNA modification treatment
- blood transfusionInfusing donated cells intravenously
hematologist · treatment regimen · preventive care · breakthrough bleeding · patient education
arthropathy
Disease affecting joints
- chronic painEnduring physical suffering
- synovitisInflamed joint membrane
- anemiaRed cell deficiency
hepatitis C · joint replacement · physical therapy · disability · quality of life