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phlebo-

  1. a combining form meaning “vein,” used in the formation of compound words:

    phlebosclerosis.



phlebo-

combining_form

  1. indicating a vein

    phlebotomy



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Word History and Origins

Origin of phlebo-1

< Greek, combining form of phléps vein

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Word History and Origins

Origin of phlebo-1

from Greek phleps, phleb- vein

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