hypofibrinogenemia

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A condition characterized by an acute hemorrhagic state brought about by inability of the blood to clot, with massive hemorrhages into the skin producing blackish, purplish swellings and sloughing.

Word forms

hypofibrinogenemia hypofibrinogenemias hypofibrinogenaemia

Etymology

From hypo- + fibrinogenemia.

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