X, factor means: Factor X: This is a coagulation factor. It’s a blood substance that aids in normal clotting. Factor X can be produced in the liver using vitamin K. It is found in band 13q34 on chromosome 13.
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What else does X, factor mean?
Roman numeral 10 is represented by the “X” in factor “X”. Roman numerals are used for all numbered coagulation factor numbers. Factor X was created because of a genetic condition that the factor does not exist.
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A factor X defect is an autosomal recessive trait that causes prolonged nose bleeds and gastrointestinal bleeding. It can also cause menorrhagia, hematuria blood, hemarthrosis, abnormally heavy periods, and a severe case of perinatal hemorhage. Factor X deficiency can lead to adverse outcomes for fetuses, such as premature birth, spontaneous abortion and placental abruption.
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Stuart-Prower Factor is sometimes called factor X because Miss Prower and Mr. Stuart were first to be diagnosed with a deficiency in this factor.
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