phlebothrombosis
- noun
- /flɛboʊθrɒmˈboʊsɪs/
- Specialized
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flebotrombosis
- The patient developed phlebothrombosis in her left leg after weeks of immobility following surgery.
Examples
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Unlike thrombophlebitis, phlebothrombosis occurs without signs of vein inflammation.
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Doctors often treat phlebothrombosis with anticoagulants.
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Pregnancy is a known risk factor for phlebothrombosis due to hormonal changes and reduced mobility.
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The patient was diagnosed with phlebothrombosis last week.
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Pregnancy is a known risk factor for phlebothrombosis due to hormonal changes and reduced mobility.
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The patient developed phlebothrombosis in her left leg after weeks of immobility following surgery.
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Doctors often treat phlebothrombosis with anticoagulants to prevent further complications.
Synonyms
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A blood clot that forms inside a blood vessel and may block blood flow
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A blood clot that forms inside a vessel and stays attached to the wall
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A blood clot in a vein that can cause pain and swelling
How Severe
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Surface Forms
Morphology
phlebothrombosis = thrombosis (semi-transparent) = phlebo + thrombus + osis
Formed by the combining form 'phlebo-' (vein) added to 'thrombosis' (blood clot formation); composition is regular but uses medical combining forms that may be unfamiliar to general learners.
Etymology
The word phlebothrombosis comes from Greek parts: phlebo- meaning 'vein', thrombo- meaning 'clot', and -osis meaning 'condition'. So, phlebothrombosis literally means a 'vein-clot condition', which helps you remember it is when a blood clot forms in a vein without the usual signs like swelling or redness.