hemophilia A

/ˈhiməˌfɪliə eɪ/

Definitions of hemophilia A

1. noun

   hemophilia caused by a congenital deficiency of factor VIII; occurs almost exclusively in men
   synonyms: classical haemophilia, classical hemophilia, haemophilia A

   type of:

   bleeder's disease, haemophilia, hemophilia

   congenital tendency to uncontrolled bleeding; usually affects males and is transmitted from mother to son