- hemophil
- he·mo·phil (heґmo-fil) [hemo- + -phil] 1. an organism thriving on blood. 2. a microorganism which grows best in media containing hemoglobin.
Medical dictionary. 2011.
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hemophil, hemophile — A microorganism growing preferably in media containing blood. [hemo + G. philos, fond] … Medical dictionary
hemophilic — /hee meuh fil ik, hem euh /, adj. 1. characteristic of or affected by hemophilia. 2. (of bacteria) developing best in a culture containing blood, or in blood itself. [1860 65; HEMOPHIL(IA) + IC] * * * … Universalium
hemophilioid — /hee meuh fil ee oyd , hem euh /, adj. (of a disease) resembling hemophilia, but having a different genetic or acquired cause. [HEMOPHIL(IA) + OID] * * * … Universalium
hemophilic — adjective relating to or having hemophilia • Syn: ↑haemophilic • Pertains to noun: ↑hemophilia, ↑hemophilia (for: ↑haemophilic) • Derivationally related forms: ↑ … Useful english dictionary
