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Preferred Name

von Willebrand Disease

Definitions
Hereditary or acquired coagulation disorder characterized by a qualitative or quantitative deficiency of the von Willebrand factor. The latter plays an important role in platelet adhesion. Signs and symptoms include bruises, nose bleeding, gum bleeding following a dental procedure, heavy menstrual bleeding, and gastrointestinal bleeding.
Synonyms
von Willebrand Disease
von Willebrand Disorder
von Willebrand's Disease
Von Willebrand's disease
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