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phlebitis

phle·bi·tis
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [fluh-bahy-tis]
    • /fləˈbaɪ tɪs/
    • /flɪ.ˈbaɪ.tɪs/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [fluh-bahy-tis]
    • /fləˈbaɪ tɪs/

Definitions of phlebitis word

  • noun phlebitis inflammation of a vein, often occurring in the legs and involving the formation of a thrombus, characterized by swelling, pain, and change of skin color. 1
  • noun phlebitis varicose vein 1
  • noun phlebitis inflammation of a vein 0
  • noun phlebitis inflammation of a vein or veins 0

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Origin of phlebitis

First appearance:

before 1815
One of the 39% newest English words
From New Latin, dating back to 1815-25; See origin at phleb(o)--itis

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Parts of speech for Phlebitis

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

phlebitis popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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