First Known Use: circa 1834
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phlebitis
noun phle·bi·tis \fli-ˈbī-təs\
Definition of PHLEBITIS
: inflammation of a vein
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Origin of PHLEBITIS
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phlebitis
noun phle·bi·tis \fli-ˈbīt-əs\
plural phle·bit·i·des \-ˈbit-ə-ˌdēz\
Medical Definition of PHLEBITIS
: inflammation of a vein
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