Christmas Disease (Noun)
Meaning
A clotting disorder similar to hemophilia A but caused by a congenital deficiency of factor IX.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The boy's diagnosis with Christmas disease forced him to avoid physical contact sports.
- The main challenge for Christmas disease patients is to prevent severe bleeding after injury.
- He inherited Christmas disease from his maternal grandfather, which required ongoing treatment and medical checkups.
- Early treatment is essential to avoid joint deformity and improve quality of life in people with Christmas disease.
- Because of Christmas disease, doctors recommend to our son's parents to apply a gentle care when dealing with small wounds and minor injuries.