phleb-

combining form

Definition of PHLEB-

: vein <phlebitis>

phleb- or phlebo-

Greek phleb-, phlebo-, from phleb-, phleps; perhaps akin to Greek phlyein, phlyzein to boil over — more at fluid

Medical Dictionary

combining form

: vein <phlebitis> <phlebosclerosis>

phleb- or phlebo-

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