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phle⋅bi⋅tis

  [fluh-bahy-tis]
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–noun Pathology.
inflammation of a vein, often occurring in the legs and involving the formation of a thrombus, characterized by swelling, pain, and change of skin color.
Origin:
1815–25; < NL; see phleb-, -itis

Related forms:
phle⋅bit⋅ic  [fluh-bit-ik] , adjective
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phle·bi·tis   (flĭ-bī'tĭs)   
n.  Inflammation of a vein.
phle·bit'ic (-bĭt'ĭk) adj.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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Word Origin & History

phlebitis 
1822, Mod.L., from Gk. phleps (gen. phlebos) "vein" + Mod.L. -itis "inflammation."
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2001 Douglas Harper
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Medical Dictionary

Main Entry: phle·bit·ic
Pronunciation: fli-'bit-ik
Function: adjective
: of or relating to phlebitis phlebiticcondition>

Main Entry: phle·bi·tis
Pronunciation: fli-'bIt-&s
Function: noun
Inflected Form: plural phle·bit·i·des /-'bit-&-"dEz/
: inflammation of a vein
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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Medical Dictionary

phlebitis phle·bi·tis (flĭ-bī'tĭs)
n.
Inflammation of a vein.

phle·bit'ic (-bĭt'ĭk) adj.

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