Hemophilia, an inherited condition __26__ almost exclusively in males, is characterized by __27__. The symptoms of prolonged bleeding begin in childhood and __28__ throughout the life of the affected individual. Hemophilia is associated with __29__ of certain factors in the blood that are necessary to the normal clotting process. This lack of certain blood components places the hemophilia victim at high risk for uncontrollable bleeding __30__ surgery, serious injury, and even minor trauma.