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[n] 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 |
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| | Synonyms: | | angiohemophilia, vascular hemophilia |
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| | See Also: | | bleeder's disease, haemophilia, hemophilia |
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| | Definition: | | This congenital disease, which is caused a deficiency of a blood factor that promotes platelet adhesion, is characterized by prolonged bleeding and poor blood coagulation. |
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