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phlebothrombosis
[ fleb-oh-throm-boh-sis ]
/ ˌflɛb oʊ θrɒmˈboʊ sɪs /
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noun Pathology.
the presence of a thrombus in a vein.
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In the UK, COTTON CANDY is more commonly known as…
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Origin of phlebothrombosis
From New Latin, dating back to 1890–95; see origin at phlebo-, thrombosis
Words nearby phlebothrombosis
phlebograph, phlebography, phleboid, phlebology, phlebosclerosis, phlebothrombosis, phlebotome, phlebotomic, phlebotomist, phlebotomize, phlebotomus fever
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