haemophile

/ˈhiməˌfaɪl/
noun
  1. A person who has hemophilia, a disorder in which blood does not clot properly.
    • As a haemophile, he had to be careful to avoid cuts and bruises.
    • The clinic provides specialized care for haemophiles who need regular clotting factor treatments.
    • Many haemophiles lead active lives with proper medical management.
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