Dictionary
phleb-
combining form
Definition of PHLEB-
: vein <phlebitis>
Variants of PHLEB-
phleb- or phlebo-
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Origin of PHLEB-
Greek phleb-, phlebo-, from phleb-, phleps; perhaps akin to Greek phlyein, phlyzein to boil over — more at fluid
Medical Dictionary
phleb-
combining form
Medical Definition of PHLEB-
: vein <phlebitis> <phlebosclerosis>
Variants of PHLEB-
phleb- or phlebo-
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