Clinical Diagnosis · Cardiovascular System · Medium
Thrombophlebitis
Meaning: Inflammation of a vein associated with a blood clot, causing a tender, red, cord-like swelling.
In practice: Superficial thrombophlebitis developed at the old cannula site on his forearm.
Word parts
- thromb- means clot
- -itis means inflammation
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