hemophilia
Translation
haemophilia
Examples
He was diagnosed with haemophilia as a child.
He was diagnosed with haemophilia as a child.
Grammar Patterns
((haemophilia)) a medical condition He was diagnosed with haemophilia.
Similar Words
Synonyms: bleeding disorder
Etymology
From Greek 'haima' (blood) + 'philia' (love, tendency). Meaning a tendency to bleed.
Memory Tips
Think 'haemo' for blood and 'philia' for affinity/tendency, so a tendency for blood to flow.