Thrombophlebitis

Word THROMBOPHLEBITIS
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Definitions and meanings of "Thrombophlebitis"

What do we mean by thrombophlebitis?

Inflammation of a vein caused by or associated with the formation of a blood clot. noun

Inflammation of a vein with thrombosis. noun

Phlebitis related to a blood clot or thrombus. noun

Phlebitis in conjunction with the formation of a blood clot (thrombus) noun

Phlebitis related to a blood clot or thrombus.

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The word "thrombophlebitis" in example sentences

A clot that develops in a vein close to the skin is called thrombophlebitis, and it causes swelling, tenderness, and redness. ❋ Penny Simkin (2010)

However, three weeks later I had to have an operation for a deep vain thrombophlebitis, because the bull’s horn had damaged my left thigh. ❋ Unknown (2000)

Giardina warns that pain or swelling accompanied by a red-hot feeling or tenderness along the vein could be a serious condition called thrombophlebitis, which occurs when a blood clot causes swelling, most often in the legs. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Treating thrombophlebitis includes bed rest with the leg elevated, hot packs to the affected area, special support stockings, and a mild pain reliever if needed. ❋ Penny Simkin (2010)

In severe cases of the disease, the following signs and symptoms may be present: blood clots in the veins, which may cause thrombophlebitis disseminated intravascular coagulation a disorder causing severe bleeding in many body organs jaundice, or yellowing of the eyes and skin low blood sugar level pleural effusion pulmonary emboli, or blood clots in the arteries of the lungs severe ascites ❋ Unknown (2007)

Heart failure, COPD, asthma, thrombophlebitis — the possibilities are endless. ❋ Unknown (2009)

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