Learn words from the news: genetic defect, clot, bleeding, proteins, Factor Eight

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The story…
Haemophilia breakthrough

Learn language related to…
Haemophilia

Need-to-know language:
genetic defect - fault with a part of the DNA in a cell that controls the physical development or behaviour of someone. It's passed on through generations.

clot – thickened blood forming a lump

bleeding – loss of blood

blood clotting proteins – naturalsubstances causing blood to thicken

Factor Eight (Factor VIII) - a protein that helps to clot blood after an injury

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