phlegmasia cerulea dolens
Meanings
noun
- An uncommon severe form of deep vein thrombosis resulting from extensive thrombotic occlusion (blockage by a blood clot) of the major and collateral veins of an extremity. It is characterized by sudden severe pain, swelling, cyanosis and edema.
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Etymology
Latin, literally "painful blue edema".
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