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phlebo-

a combining form meaning “vein,” used in the formation of compound words: phlebosclerosis.
Also, especially before a vowel, phleb-.


Origin:
< Gk, comb. form of phléps vein
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phlebo- or phleb-
pref.
Vein: phlebotomy.

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