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hemophilic

hemophilic

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A person with a blood problem that makes bleeding last longer after cuts or injury
  • adjective
  • /ˌhiːməˈfɪlɪk/
  • Specialized
: hemofílico
  • The doctor explained that a hemophilic patient requires special care during surgery.

Examples

  • Some families have a history of hemophilic disorders passed through generations.

  • The hemophilic patient received treatment to help with blood clotting.

  • Researchers are studying new treatments for hemophilic children.

  • Children with hemophilic conditions need special care.

  • Many hemophilic children require regular treatment to manage their condition.

  • People who are hemophilic may bleed excessively from minor injuries.

  • It can be challenging for hemophilic individuals to participate in contact sports.

Surface Forms

hemophilic positive

Morphology

hemophilic = hemophilia (transparent) = hemophil + ic

Formed by adding the adjective suffix '-ic' to the medical noun 'hemophilia', so the meaning 'relating to hemophilia' is directly derived.

Etymology

Hemophilic comes from the parts hemo- meaning 'blood' and -philic meaning 'loving' or 'having an attraction to', and the hemo- part is the same root you see in hemoglobin and hemorrhage. So, hemophilic describes someone with hemophilia, a condition where the blood does not clot properly and causes too much bleeding.