phlebothrombosis

[fleb-oh-throm-boh-sis]

noun Pathology.

the presence of a thrombus in a vein.

Compare thrombophlebitis.

Origin of phlebothrombosis

From New Latin, dating back to 1890–95; see origin at phlebo-, thrombosis

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phlebothrombosis in Medicine

phlebothrombosis

[flĕb′ō-thrŏm-bō′sĭs]

n.

Thrombosis in a vein without primary inflammation.

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