antihemophilic globulin

noun

Meaning

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

Examples

The doctor ordered an infusion of antihemophilic globulin to stabilize the patient before surgery.
A deficiency in antihemophilic globulin is the primary cause of hemophilia A.

Synonyms: Factor VIII, AHG, antihemophilic factor

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antihemophilic globulin

noun

Pronunciation: /ˌæntiˌhiːməˈfɪlɪk ˈɡlɒbjʊlɪn/

Definition

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

Examples

The doctor ordered an infusion of antihemophilic globulin to stabilize the patient before surgery.
A deficiency in antihemophilic globulin is the primary cause of hemophilia A.
Modern medical treatments now use synthetic versions of antihemophilic globulin to reduce the risk of viral transmission.

Synonyms of antihemophilic globulin

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