phlebo-


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

Origin of phlebo-

1
<Greek, combining form of phléps vein
  • Also especially before a vowel, phleb-.

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British Dictionary definitions for phlebo-

phlebo-

combining form
  1. indicating a vein: phlebotomy

Origin of phlebo-

1
from Greek phleps, phleb- vein

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