Hypothrombinemia (Noun)
Meaning
A low level of prothrombin (factor II) in the circulating blood; results in long clotting time and poor clot formation and sometimes excessive bleeding; can result from vitamin K deficiency.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The patient was diagnosed with hypoprotrombinemia after a series of blood tests revealed a low level of prothrombin in their blood.
- Prolonged bleeding from minor cuts and scrapes led the doctor to suspect hypoprotrombinemia as a possible underlying cause.
- Severe hypoprotrombinemia resulting from a severe case of liver disease made it difficult for the patient to form proper blood clots.
- After a few months of taking vitamin K supplements, the patient's hypoprotrombinemia was brought under control and their bleeding issues resolved.
- Newborn babies with hypoprotrombinemia often require immediate medical attention to prevent serious complications from excessive bleeding.