Factor VIII

**Definition:** Factor VIII of blood coagulation. Antihemophilic factor that is part of the factor VIII/von Willebrand factor complex. Factor VIII is produced in the liver and acts in the intrinsic pathway of blood coagulation. It serves as a cofactor in factor X activation and this action is markedly enhanced by small amounts of thrombin.

**Tree numbers:** - D12.776.124.125.350 - D12.776.811.286 - D23.119.350

**Synonyms:** - Factor Eight - Factor 8 - Thromboplastinogen - Blood Coagulation Factor VIII - Coagulation Factor VIII