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Haemophilia breakthrough
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Haemophilia
Need-to-know language:
genetic defect – fault with a part of the DNA in a cell that controls the physical development or behaviour of someone. It’s passed on through generations.
clot – thickened blood forming a lump
bleeding – loss of blood
blood clotting proteins – naturalsubstances causing blood to thicken
Factor Eight (Factor VIII) – a protein that helps to clot blood after an injury