Angiohemophilia (Noun)
Meaning
A form of hemophilia discovered by Erik von Willebrand; a genetic disorder that is inherited as an autosomal recessive trait; characterized by a deficiency of the coagulation factor and by mucosal bleeding.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- Von Willebrand was credited with identifying a form of hemophilia now referred to as angiohemophilia.
- This type of bleeding disorder can also be called von Willebrand's disease, and another term is angiohemophilia.
- Because it's inherited in an autosomal recessive pattern, some carriers may experience angiohemophilia.
- There's also evidence suggesting some female carriers are mildly symptomatic and that bleeding severity for individuals with angiohemophilia correlates inversely with VWF antigen level.
- Though commonly recognized symptoms involve easily bruised skin, persons with angiohemophilia experience more pronounced types of pain associated with muscle and hemorrhages.