English Explanatory Dictionary

phlebitis

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Inflammation of a vein, usually in the legs.

Pronunciation

/flɪˈbaɪtɪs/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Neøn-phlebitis.wav

Word forms

phlebitis phlebitides

Etymology

From phleb(o)- + -itis.

Derived words

endophlebitis metrophlebitis omphalophlebitis paraphlebitis periphlebitis phlebitic thrombophlebitis
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