phlebo-
a combining form meaning “vein,” used in the formation of compound words: phlebosclerosis.
Origin of phlebo-
1<Greek, combining form of phléps vein
- Also especially before a vowel, phleb-.
Words Nearby phlebo-
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British Dictionary definitions for phlebo-
phlebo-
combining form
indicating a vein: phlebotomy
Origin of phlebo-
1from Greek phleps, phleb- vein
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