phlegmasia

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An inflammation, especially of the internal organs.

Pronunciation

/flɛɡˈmeɪzi.ə/ /flɛɡˈmeɪʒə/

Word forms

phlegmasia phlegmasiae

Etymology

From New Latin, from Ancient Greek φλεγμᾰσία (phlegmăsía, “inflammation”), from φλέγμα (phlégma, “flame”) (whence also phlegm).

Derived words

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