Hemorrhagic Disease of Newborn

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Is a:

Disease or Syndrome

Definition:

A self-limited hemorrhagic disorder of the first days of life, caused by a deficiency of the vitamin K-dependent blood coagulation factors ii, vii, ix, and X. (Dorland, 27th ed)

Synonyms:

Newborn Hemorrhagic Disease
Newborn Hemorrhagic Diseases

Broader Topics:

Infant Nutrition Disorders
Infant, Newborn, Diseases
Vitamin K Deficiency

Narrower Topics:

None

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