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(fleh-BY-tis)
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| Inflammation (redness, swelling, pain, and heat) of a vein, usually in the legs. Phlebitis may be caused by infection, injury, or irritation. |
Previous Definitions: | phenylketonuria, pheochromocytoma, pheresis, Philadelphia chromosome, philosophical | Next Definitions: | phlebotomy, phlegm, phobia, phosphate, phosphatidylinositol-3 kinase |
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