vascular hemophilia

/ˌvæskjələr ˈhiməˌfɪliə/
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Definitions of vascular hemophilia
  1. noun
    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
    synonyms: angiohemophilia, von Willebrand's disease
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    type of:
    bleeder's disease, haemophilia, hemophilia
    congenital tendency to uncontrolled bleeding; usually affects males and is transmitted from mother to son
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