Definition of "hemophiliac" [hem•o•phil•i•ac]

• A person who is affected with hemophilia. (noun)

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• "She wore her "I'm a hemophiliac" pendant all the time since dad left."
• "In fact, Wesley's medical condition pales in comparison to being a hemophiliac or having a tumor producing disorder."
• "The homeowner who is hosting the event (a hemophiliac who is also feeling the positive effects of the recent healthcare reform act because he no longer has a lifetime limit on his coverage) greets everyone and tells his story."