phlebotonic
phlebotonic · phlebotonics
A substance that is phlebotonicA substance (especially a drug) that is phlebotonic; a drug that modifies the tone of vein walls to treat venous insufficiency causing venous ulcers, hemorrhoids, or varicose veins.
Meaning
1 sensesA substance (especially a drug) that is phlebotonic; a drug that modifies the tone of vein walls to treat venous insufficiency causing venous ulcers, hemorrhoids, or varicose veins.
Origin
From phlebo- + tonic.From phlebo- + tonic.
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Forms
plural: phlebotonics| Singular | phlebotonic |
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Synonyms
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