hemophilia

Definition

A rare, usually hereditary medical condition where the blood lacks sufficient clotting factors, causing the body to bleed for a longer time after an injury.

Etymology

Derived from the Greek words 'haima' meaning blood and 'philia' meaning love or tendency, reflecting the historical understanding of the condition as a 'tendency toward bleeding'.

In the news

The article mentions that the lead singer of the band was born with hemophilia, which influenced his path toward focusing on his musical craft from a young age.

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