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Why is it called the Christmas Factor?
Why is it called the Christmas Factor?
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Christmas Factor:
- Christmas factor is the other name for the variable IX engaged with the blood coagulating overflow component.
- It is named after the kid named Stephen Christmas, who was the first to get analyzed for the lack of this variable.
- Lack of Factor IX causes Haemophilia B or Christmas illness.
- Factor IX is a naturally produced protein in the body. It facilitates the blood to form clots hence to stop bleeding.
- Hemophilia B is characterized by uncontrolled bleeding and the inability of the blood to clot properly.
Christmas Factor:
- Christmas factor is the other name for the variable IX engaged with the blood coagulating overflow component.
- It is named after the kid named Stephen Christmas, who was the first to get analyzed for the lack of this variable.
- Lack of Factor IX causes Haemophilia B or Christmas illness.
- Factor IX is a naturally produced protein in the body. It facilitates the blood to form clots hence to stop bleeding.
- Hemophilia B is characterized by uncontrolled bleeding and the inability of the blood to clot properly.
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