antihaemophilic globulin

noun

Meaning

A blood plasma protein, also known as Factor VIII, essential for the coagulation process.

Examples

The patient required an infusion of antihaemophilic globulin to manage his bleeding disorder.
Scientists have developed synthetic versions of antihaemophilic globulin to reduce the risk of viral transmission.

Synonyms: Factor VIII, AHG

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antihaemophilic globulin

noun

Pronunciation: ˌæn.ti.hiː.məˈfɪl.ɪk ˈɡlɒb.jə.lɪn

Definition

A blood plasma protein, also known as Factor VIII, essential for the coagulation process.

Examples

The patient required an infusion of antihaemophilic globulin to manage his bleeding disorder.
Scientists have developed synthetic versions of antihaemophilic globulin to reduce the risk of viral transmission.
Deficiencies in antihaemophilic globulin are the primary cause of hemophilia A.

Synonyms of antihaemophilic globulin

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