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phlebitis

American

[fluh-bahy-tis] / fləˈbaɪ tɪs /

noun

Pathology.

inflammation of a vein, often occurring in the legs and involving the formation of a thrombus, characterized by swelling, pain, and change of skin color.

phlebitis British

/ flɪˈbɪtɪk, flɪˈbaɪtɪs /

noun

inflammation of a vein

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Other Word Forms

phlebitic adjective
postphlebitic adjective

Etymology

Origin of phlebitis

From New Latin, dating back to 1815–25; phleb- -itis

Example Sentences

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He reportedly underwent surgery for phlebitis in April and subsequently returned home.

From Seattle Times • May 5, 2024

In 1975, while he was being treated for phlebitis in his left leg, a blood clot dislodged and almost cost him his life.

From Washington Post • Dec. 15, 2021

Over the years, she endured a series of illnesses, including phlebitis, a heart attack and a benign brain tumor, resulting in missed performances.

From New York Times • Oct. 6, 2018

Strict bed rest promoted depression, bedsores, intractable constipation, phlebitis, lethal pulmonary embolism and much else.

From US News • Jan. 7, 2014

“She has phlebitis in both legs,” he said.

From "Homesick" by Jean Fritz

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