thrombophlebitis

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throm·bo·phle·bi·tis

(thrŏm′bō-flĭ-bī′tĭs)

Inflammation of a vein caused by or associated with the formation of a blood clot.

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thrombophlebitis

(ˌθrɒmbəʊflɪˈbaɪtɪs)

(Pathology) inflammation of a vein associated with the formation of a thrombus

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throm•bo•phle•bi•tis

(ˌθrɒm boʊ flɪˈbaɪ tɪs)

n.

the presence of a thrombus in a vein, with inflammation of the vessel wall.

[1895–1900]

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Noun 1. thrombophlebitis - phlebitis in conjunction with the formation of a blood clot (thrombus)

phlebitis - inflammation of a vein (usually in the legs)

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tromboflebite

throm·bo·phle·bi·tis

n. tromboflebitis, dilatación de la pared de una vena asociada con trombosis.

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thrombophlebitis

n tromboflebitis f

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