Inflammation of a vein. With phlebitis, there is infiltration of the walls of the vein and, usually, the formation of a clot (thrombus) in the vein (thrombophlebitis). Phlebitis in a leg, for example, causes the leg to swell with fluid (edema). Phlebitis can be superficial and not very serious, or it can be deep and carry the potential for dislodgi [..]

Inflammation (redness, swelling, pain, and heat) of a vein, usually in the legs. Phlebitis may be caused by infection, injury, or irritation.

A medical condition in which a blood vessel becomes inflamed

Painful inflammation (swelling) of the veins.

1820, medical Latin, from phlebo- "vein" + -itis "inflammation."

vein inflammation (pop)

(n) inflammation of a vein (usually in the legs)

Phlebitis is an inflammation of a vein, usually in the legs. When phlebitis is associated with the formation of blood clots (thrombosis), usually in the deep veins of the legs, the condition is called [..]

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Inflammation of a vein.

A painful inflammation of the veins.

Inflammation of the veins caused by coagulation of the blood (19thC)

A painful inflammation of the veins.

Inflammation of a Vein, often a Vein in the leg. Phlebitis associated with a Blood clot is called (Thrombophlebitis).

Inflammation of a vein.

A painful inflammation of the veins.

Inflammation (redness, swelling, pain, and heat) of a vein, usually in the legs. Phlebitis may be caused by infection, injury, or irritation.

Inflammation of the wall of a vein.

an inflammation of a venous vessel. Causes: poor diet, bacterial infection after an i.v. injection or infusion.