Phrase guide

hemophilia B

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

the second most common form of hemophilia, affecting 1/4s of hemophiliacs, caused by a deficiency in clotting factor IX

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

a clotting disorder similar to hemophilia A but caused by a congenital deficiency of factor IX

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: haemophilia B, Christmas disease

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: hemophilia, haemophilia, bleeder's disease

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