hemodynamics
- n the branch of physiology that studies the circulation of the blood and the forces involved
hemofil
- n a coagulation factor (trade name Hemofil) whose absence is associated with hemophilia A
hemogenesis
- n the formation of blood cells in the living body (especially in the bone marrow)
hemoglobin
- n a hemoprotein composed of globin and heme that gives red blood cells their characteristic color; function primarily to transport oxygen from the lungs to the body tissues
fish have simpler hemoglobin than mammals
hemoglobinemia
- n presence of excessive hemoglobin in the blood plasma
hemoglobinopathy
- n a blood disease characterized by the presence of abnormal hemoglobins in the blood
hemolysin
- n any substance that can cause lysis (destruction) of erythrocytes (red blood cells) and the release of their hemoglobin
hemolytic anemia
- n anemia resulting from destruction of erythrocytes
hemophile
- n someone who has hemophilia and is subject to uncontrollable bleeding
hemophilia
- n congenital tendency to uncontrolled bleeding; usually affects males and is transmitted from mother to son
hemophilia a
- n hemophilia caused by a congenital deficiency of factor VIII; occurs almost exclusively in men