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Christmas disease is another name of

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Turner syndrome

B

Down's syndrome

C

Haemosphilia B

D

Haemophiliac

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding the Question**: The question asks for the alternative name of "Christmas disease." 2. **Identifying the Options**: The options provided are: - Turner syndrome - Down syndrome - Haemophilia B - Haemophilia 3. **Researching Christmas Disease**: Christmas disease is known in the medical community as Haemophilia B. 4. **Explaining Haemophilia B**: Haemophilia B is a genetic disorder caused by a deficiency of a specific blood clotting factor, which is known as factor IX (9). This factor is also referred to as the "Christmas factor" because it was first identified in a patient named Stephen Christmas in the 20th century. 5. **Evaluating the Options**: - **Turner syndrome**: This is a condition where a female is born with only one X chromosome, making this option incorrect. - **Down syndrome**: This condition is characterized by an extra copy of the 21st chromosome, which also makes this option incorrect. - **Haemophilia B**: This is indeed known as Christmas disease, making this option correct. - **Haemophilia**: This term refers generally to blood clotting disorders and does not specifically identify Christmas disease, making this option incorrect. 6. **Conclusion**: The correct answer to the question "Christmas disease is another name of" is **Haemophilia B**. ---
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