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phlebitis

/flɪˈbaɪ.tɪs/

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noun

/flɪˈbaɪ.tɪs/C1formalmedical
  • ruМедицинское состояние, характеризующееся воспалением вены, чаще всего возникающее в ногах.

uncountable

  1. Vein inflammationC1formalmedical

    A medical condition characterized by inflammation of a vein, most commonly occurring in the legs.

    ruВоспаление вены

    • The patient was diagnosed with phlebitis after complaining of leg pain and swelling.
    • Prolonged sitting can increase the risk of developing phlebitis.
    • Treatment for phlebitis often includes anti-inflammatory medication and compression stockings.
Forms
  • phlebitides plural form
  • phlebitises plural form
  • phlebitides' possessive plural form
  • phlebitises' possessive plural form
  • phlebitis's possessive singular form