单词 | phlebitis |
释义 | phlebitis (once / 76254 pages) n In medicine, phlebitis is an inflamed vein in a person's arm or (more commonly) leg. Mild phlebitis is nothing to worry about — it's treated with warm compresses and exercise. Some people get phlebitis after being stuck in bed for a long time, or during a long plane flight that compromises the circulation of their blood. Phlebitis can be nothing more than a visibly swollen vein very close to the surface of the skin, but if it affects a deeper vein, it can be dangerous. This more serious phlebitis needs to be treated by a doctor. The Greek root of phlebitis is phleps, "vein." WORD FAMILYphlebitis USAGE EXAMPLESThe first occurred during midterm congressional elections when she developed a swollen calf from phlebitis and a blood clot. New York Times(Sep 18, 2016) “She has phlebitis in both legs,” he said. Jean Fritz, Homesick(1982) After the third use of the aerosol new symptoms developed: fever, pains in the joints and general malaise, acute phlebitis in one leg. Rachel Carson, Silent Spring(1962) n inflammation of a vein (usually in the legs) Hypo|Hyper thrombophlebitis phlebitis in conjunction with the formation of a blood clot (thrombus) inflammation, redness, rubor a response of body tissues to injury or irritation; characterized by pain and swelling and redness and heat |
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