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DeCS
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Descriptor English:
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Factor VIII
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Descriptor Spanish:
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Factor VIII
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Descriptor Portuguese:
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Fator VIII
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Synonyms English:
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Antihemophilic Factor
Thromboplastinogen
Factor VIII Clotting Antigen
Factor VIII Coagulant Antigen
Factor VIII Procoagulant Activity
Coagulation Factor VIII
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Tree Number:
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D12.776.124.125.350
D23.119.350
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Definition English:
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Blood-coagulation factor VIII. Antihemophilic factor that is part of the factor VIII/von Willebrand factor complex. Factor VIII is produced in the liver and acts in the intrinsic pathway of blood coagulation. It serves as a cofactor in factor X activation and this action is markedly enhanced by small amounts of thrombin. |
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Pharmacological Action:
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Coagulants
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Entry Combination - descr/qualif English:
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Factor VIII/deficiency use Hemophilia A
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Allowable Qualifiers English:
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Record Number:
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22172
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Unique Identifier:
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D005169
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Occurrence in VHL:
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Similar:
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