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haemophiliac

British  
/ ˌhiːməʊˈfɪlɪˌæk, ˌhɛm- /

noun

  1. Also called: haemophile. Nontechnical name: bleeder. a person having haemophilia

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In September 1985, a primary school in Hampshire made national news headlines when the parents of a young haemophiliac told teachers he had tested HIV+.

From BBC ● May 13, 2024

A specialist school near Alton, in Hampshire, was attended by a large cohort of haemophiliac boys.

From BBC ● Apr. 18, 2024

It's hoped the public inquiry will be able to answer questions about what happened at Treloar's and the NHS haemophiliac centre run from the site.

From BBC ● Jun. 21, 2021

Smith was eight when his father, a severe haemophiliac, died.

From The Guardian ● Sep. 25, 2018

Ken carried his haemophiliac father-in-law across the field to prevent him bleeding to death.

From The Guardian ● Apr. 17, 2013

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