haemophiliac
/ˌhiməˈfɪliæk/
noun
- A person who has haemophilia, a condition in which blood does not clot normally.
- Many haemophiliacs lead full, active lives with proper medical care.
- The hospital has a special clinic for haemophiliacs to receive their clotting factor treatments.
- As a haemophiliac, he must be careful to avoid contact sports.
Synonyms
adjective
- Relating to or affected by haemophilia.
- She works as a nurse specializing in haemophiliac care.
- The support group offers advice for families of haemophiliac children.
- The haemophiliac patient was admitted for a routine infusion.