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phlebothrombosis

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

The formation of a blood clot in a vein independently from the presence of inflammation of the vein.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

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Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

thrombosis of a vein without prior inflammation of the vein; associated with sluggish blood flow (as in prolonged bedrest or pregnancy or surgery) or with rapid coagulation of the blood

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: venous thrombosis

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: thrombosis

History

Etymology

From phlebo- + thrombosis.