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phlebo-

a combining form meaning “vein,” used in the formation of compound words: phlebosclerosis.

Nearby words

  1. phlebectomy,
  2. phlebemphraxis,
  3. phlebismus,
  4. phlebitic,
  5. phlebitis,
  6. phleboclysis,
  7. phlebogram,
  8. phlebograph,
  9. phlebography,
  10. phleboid
Also especially before a vowel, phleb-.

Origin of phlebo-

< Greek, combining form of phléps vein
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British Dictionary definitions for phleb-

phlebo-

before a vowel phleb-

combining form

indicating a veinphlebotomy

Word Origin for phlebo-

from Greek phleps, phleb- vein
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Word Origin and History for phleb-

phlebo-

word-forming element in medicine meaning "vein," from Greek phlebo-, comb. form of phleps "vein," of uncertain origin.

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Medicine definitions for phleb-

phlebo-

pref.

Vein:phlebotomy.
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