thrombophlebitis

[ throm-boh-fli-bahy-tis ]

noun

, Pathology.

1. the presence of a thrombus in a vein accompanied by inflammation of the vessel wall.

thrombophlebitis

/ ˌθrɒmbəʊflɪˈbaɪtɪs /

noun

1. inflammation of a vein associated with the formation of a thrombus

Word History and Origins

Origin of thrombophlebitis¹

From New Latin, dating back to 1895–1900; thrombo-, phlebitis

Example Sentences

She also has arthritis in her knees and legs, and thrombophlebitis, an inflammation that causes blood clots.

From New York Times

Abscess swelling can compromise the airway, or erode into the carotid artery and cause septic thrombophlebitis of the internal jugular vein, according to Merck Manual.

From Fox News

Or the thrombophlebitis that led to the embolism?

From Scientific American

The eight-man expedition was pinned down in a ferocious blizzard high on K2, waiting to make an assault on the summit, when a team member named Art Gilkey developed thrombophlebitis, a life-threatening altitude-induced blood clot.

From Literature

Mr. Shkolnick has diabetes and thrombophlebitis, an inflammation of the veins, and Mrs. Shkolnick has arthritis and hearing loss, among other medical issues.

From New York Times