NCIt related terms : von Willebrand Disorder; Von Willebrand's disease;
NCIt definition : 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.;
Alternative definition : NICHD: 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 mucocutaneous bleeding.;