Haemophilia B (Noun)
Meaning
A clotting disorder similar to hemophilia A but caused by a congenital deficiency of factor IX.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- Haemophilia B is a relatively rare congenital disorder that affects the blood's ability to clot, and is also known as Christmas disease.
- It was identified in the 1950s that Haemophilia B results from a deficiency in factor IX.
- Scientists differentiate Haemophilia B from other types of bleeding disorders, primarily due to the body's reduced levels of clotting factor IX.
- As with haemophilia A, treatment of Haemophilia B requires lifelong clotting factor infusions, particularly for more severe cases.
- Clinical research studies reveal Haemophilia B may vary significantly in its effects among affected individuals due to various factors and degree of the clotting deficiency.