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Haemophilia

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              Definition -           The term “Haemophilia” comes from the words ( haîma)   meaning ' blood ' and ( philía)   meaning ' love of ' so it literally loves your blood it sucks it out! -           Haemophilia is a rare inherited genetic disorder that is characterized by causing excessive bleeding by preventing your body from forming blood clots due to absence of proteins known as clotting factors. -           Even a minor injury may cause you to bleed heavily and bruising would become more common. Types of Haemophilia There are 13 blood clotting factors named 1-13 that work like a chain to clot and prevent bleeding . The disease has 2 major types based on absence of these factors  :   Hemophilia A → lack of factor VIII ( anti haemophilic factor) -     ...