afibrinogenemia
|a-fi-bri-no-ge-ne-mia|
/ˌeɪfaɪˌbrɪnəˌdʒəˈniːmiə/
absence of fibrinogen
Etymology
'afibrinogenemia' originates from Greek, specifically the prefix 'a-' meaning 'without', 'fibrin' referring to a protein involved in blood clotting, and 'emia' meaning 'blood condition'.
'afibrinogenemia' was coined in the 20th century to describe a condition where fibrinogen is absent from the blood.
Initially, it meant 'absence of fibrinogen in the blood', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a rare genetic disorder characterized by the complete absence of fibrinogen in the blood, leading to bleeding problems.
Patients with afibrinogenemia often experience severe bleeding episodes.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/24 18:36