thrombophlebitis

Term: thrombophlebitis

Literally meaning: “inflammationof veins  because of a thrombus”

Origin: Anc Greek

θρόμβος/thrombos(=clot) > θρόμβος/thrombos(=clot) >θρέφω/threpho(=feed) 

+ φλέω/phleo(=be fruitfull or plentiful)

+ (-ίτις)/-ιτις (=-itis, suffix meaning “pertaining to” or “inflammation”.) It is in feminine gender because it was used with feminine noun η νόσος/ e nosos /(=disease)

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Definition

Phlebitis is the inflammation of leg or arm veins caused by various risk factors such as smoking, obesity, prolonged sitting and pregnancy.