antihemophilic factor

noun

Meaning

A blood-clotting protein, also known as Factor VIII, that is essential for the coagulation process.

Examples

The medical team administered the antihemophilic factor to stabilize the patient before surgery.
Deficiency in the antihemophilic factor leads to the prolonged bleeding seen in hemophilia A.

Synonyms: factor VIII, AHF

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antihemophilic factor

noun

Pronunciation: ˌæn.ti.hi.məˈfɪl.ɪk ˈfæk.tər

Definition

A blood-clotting protein, also known as Factor VIII, that is essential for the coagulation process.

Examples

The medical team administered the antihemophilic factor to stabilize the patient before surgery.
Deficiency in the antihemophilic factor leads to the prolonged bleeding seen in hemophilia A.

Synonyms of antihemophilic factor

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