Phlebitis

[flɪ'baɪtɪs] or [flə'baɪtɪs]

Definition

(noun.) inflammation of a vein (usually in the legs).

Editor: Natasha--From WordNet

Definition

(n.) Inflammation of a vein.

Edited by Davy

Definition

n. inflammation of a vein.—ns. Phleb′olite a calcareous concretion found in a vein; Phlebol′ogy science of the veins; Phleb′orrhage venous hemorrhage.—adjs. Phlebotom′ic -al.—v.t. Phlebot′omise.—ns. Phlebot′omist; Phlebot′omy act of letting blood.

Typist: Sol