The medical term hemophilia is ____.
A) the rupturing of red blood cells, which releases hemoglobin that can cause kidney failure
B) the study of blood
C) a disorder in which the blood does not coagulate at a wound or puncture site
D) the insertion of a needle or cannula into a vein for the purpose of withdrawing blood
E) a disorder in which the blood is thicker than normal, resulting in slow collection times

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Hemophilia is a genetic disorder that impairs the body's ability to make blood clots, a process needed to stop bleeding. This means that people with hemophilia may bleed for a longer time after an injury than they would if their blood clotted normally.

The Medical Term Hemophilia Is ____