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.
Main Entry: phle·bi·tis Pronunciation: fli-'bIt-&s Function: noun Inflected Form: pluralphle·bit·i·des/-'bit-&-"dEz/ : inflammation of a vein
Main Entry: post·phle·bit·ic Pronunciation: "pOst-fl&-'bit-ik Function: adjective : occurring after and especially as the result ofphlebitis <postphlebitic edema>