Thrombophilia, hereditary (medical condition): A rare blood disorder where deficiency of protein C (anticoagulation agent) results in a predisposition for the formation of blood clots. The severity of the condition is variable. Homozygotes tend to have more severe symptoms while most heterozygotes are asymptomatic. Deficiency of protein C can be an inherited trait or may be acquired through liver disease and after surgery.
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Congenital thrombotic disease due to protein C deficiency:
»Introduction: Congenital thrombotic disease due to protein C deficiency
»Symptoms of Congenital thrombotic disease due to protein C deficiency
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Thrombophilia, hereditary: Another name for Congenital thrombotic disease due to protein C deficiency (or close medical condition association).
»Introduction: Congenital thrombotic disease due to protein C deficiency
»Symptoms of Congenital thrombotic disease due to protein C deficiency
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