antihemophilic factor

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n. Abbr. AHF

A protein substance in blood plasma that participates in and is essential for the blood-clotting process. Most cases of hemophilia are caused by a deficiency of this factor. Also called antihemophilic globulin, factor VIII.

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antihemophilic factor - a coagulation factor (trade name Hemofil) whose absence is associated with hemophilia A

antihaemophilic factor, antihaemophilic globulin, antihemophilic globulin, factor VIII, Hemofil

clotting factor, coagulation factor - any of the factors in the blood whose actions are essential for blood coagulation

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