phlebothrombosis
The formation of a blood clot in a vein independently from the presence of…The formation of a blood clot in a vein independently from the presence of inflammation of the vein.
Meaning
1 senses(uncountable)The formation of a blood clot in a vein independently from the presence of inflammation of the vein.
thrombosis of a vein without prior inflammation of the vein; associated with sluggish blood flow (as in prolonged bedrest or pregnancy or surgery) or with rapid coagulation of the blood
Origin
From phlebo- + thrombosis.From phlebo- + thrombosis.
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Synonyms
1 synonyms- thrombosis of a vein without prior inflammation of the vein; associated with sluggish blood flow (as in prolonged bedrest or pregnancy or surgery) or with rapid coagulation of the blood:venous thrombosis
Word family
1 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
See also
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