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phlebo-

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

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Also especially before a vowel, phleb-.

Origin of phlebo-

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

phlebo-

before a vowel phleb-

combining form

indicating a veinphlebotomy

Word Origin for phlebo-

from Greek phleps, phleb- vein
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Medical definitions for phlebo-

phlebo-

pref.

Vein:phlebotomy.
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