What term describes hereditary or acquired disorders and relates to the absence of a coagulation protein, or to a protein that is present in the plasma but that is functionally defective?

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The term "deficiency" specifically refers to the absence of a coagulation protein or a functionally defective protein in the context of hereditary or acquired disorders related to coagulation. Choice A (circulating anticoagulant) and choice B (Lupus anticoagulant) both refer to specific types of antibodies that can affect coagulation but are not necessarily related to a deficiency in coagulation proteins. Choice D (dysfunctional) is a general term that could apply to any protein or system in the body and does not specifically relate to coagulation disorders.

What Term Describes Hereditary or Acquired Disorders and Relates to the Absence