von Willebrand's disease meaning

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von Willebrand's disease (noun): a form of hemophilia discovered by Erik von Willebrand; a genetic disorder that is inherited as an autosomal recessive trait; characterized by a deficiency of the coagulation factor and by mucosal bleeding.

Definition of von Willebrand's disease

  1. a form of hemophilia discovered by Erik von Willebrand; a genetic disorder that is inherited as an autosomal recessive trait; characterized by a deficiency of the coagulation factor and by mucosal bleeding

    Synonyms: angiohemophilia, vascular hemophilia

    Type of: hemophilia

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