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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

hemophilia

/hɛməˈfɪliə/ noun · British & US
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What does hemophilia mean?

noun

A genetic disorder in which the blood does not clot properly, leading to prolonged bleeding. It is usually inherited in an X-linked recessive pattern.

Example

"The patient was diagnosed with hemophilia and required regular infusions of clotting factor."

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