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Definition: Von Willebrand's Disease is a genetic bleeding disorder caused by a deficiency or defect in von Willebrand factor (vWF), a protein involved in blood clotting. It results in prolonged bleeding and difficulty in forming blood clots.

Senses:

1. Noun (Medical): A hereditary blood disorder characterized by a deficiency or abnormality in von Willebrand factor, leading to impaired clotting and prolonged bleeding.
2. Noun (Popular): A rare genetic disorder affecting blood clotting, often resulting in excessive bleeding.

Sample Sentences:

1. I have been diagnosed with von Willebrand's disease, which makes it crucial for me to carry a medical alert bracelet.
2. Doctors have identified a variant of von Willebrand's disease in my family, so we are having genetic testing done.
3. Von Willebrand's disease can cause heavy menstrual bleeding in affected women.
4. When performing surgery on patients with von Willebrand's disease, extra precautions must be taken to prevent excessive bleeding.

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