Meaning of the word hemophilia in English

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hemophilia

US /ˌhiː.məˈfɪl.i.ə/
UK /ˌhiː.məˈfɪl.i.ə/
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Noun

a medical condition, usually inherited by males from their mothers, in which the blood does not clot normally, causing excessive bleeding even from minor injuries

Example:
He was diagnosed with hemophilia at a young age.
People with hemophilia need to be careful to avoid injuries.