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Factor 2 Deficiency Definition
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  • Factor 2 Deficiency
  • Prothrombin Deficiency
A person with factor 2 deficiency has a rare, hereditary blood clotting disorder that can result in severe bleeding. Images

Normal blood coagulation requires the complex interaction of about 20 proteins, called clotting factors. Low levels of factor 2 result in prolonged blood clotting. Images

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Last Updated: Sep 15, 2008  References
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD
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