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acquired von Willebrand (vWD): A form of von Willebrand that develops later in life, usually in combination with another disease. Acquired von Willebrand is not an inherited disorder.

Antihemophilic factor (AHF): An alternate term for Factor VIII.

albumin: One of the most common proteins found in the blood.

anemia: A state where the blood is deficient in hemoglobin or red blood cells. Also describes a state where total blood volume is insufficient.

arthropathy: Arthritis caused by bleeding in the joints. Can cause disability in people with hemophilia.

bubbling: A term used to describe the odd feeling in a joint that accompanies bleeding.

carrier: A person who carries a recessive gene that can be passed to his or her children, but how does not exhibit noticeable signs of the gene.

Christmas disease: Another name for hemophilia B.

chromosome: A carrier of genetic information

classic hemophilia: Another name for hemophilia A.

clot: The protective clot of coagulated blood that forms to stop bleeding.

clotting cascade: The complex series of events that occur when clotting factors produce fibrin, the substance that forms the bulk of a blood clot.

coagulation: The change from a liquid to a thick jelly or solid.

continuous infusion: The regular administration of a blood factor to ensure proper levels of the factor in the patient's bloodstream.
 
 

 
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