haemophilia
3 synonyms for haemophilia, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A hereditary condition, usually passed from a mother to her son, in which the body cannot properly control bleeding.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
bleeder's disease
bleeding sickness
Christmas disease
How to use haemophilia
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
mild haemophilia
living with haemophilia
haemophilia diagnosis
a haemophilia carrier
Haemophilia is a clinical, medical term rather than everyday vocabulary.
Etymology
The word joins haemo-, referring to blood, with -philia. Haemo- comes from the Ancient Greek word for blood, and -philia from the Ancient Greek word for friendship or fondness. It was originally called haemorrhaphilia, a name likely built from the word haemorrhage.
Full origin of haemophilia →Frequently asked questions
What is haemophilia?
It is an inherited condition that stops the body controlling bleeding normally, so cuts and injuries bleed for longer than usual.
Is haemophilia the same as hemophilia?
Yes, they are the same condition. Haemophilia is the spelling used across the Commonwealth, while hemophilia is the American spelling.
Who is affected by haemophilia?
It is usually inherited and passed from a mother to her son, though anyone with the faulty gene can be affected.
