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phlebitis

DEFINITIONS OF: phlebitis

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n inflammation of a vein (usually in the legs)

Types:
thrombophlebitis
phlebitis in conjunction with the formation of a blood clot (thrombus)
Type of:
inflammation, redness, rubor
a response of body tissues to injury or irritation; characterized by pain and swelling and redness and heat
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