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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD PHLEBITIS

Via New Latin from Greek.
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PRONUNCIATION OF PHLEBITIS

phlebitis  [flɪˈbaɪtɪs] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF PHLEBITIS

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Phlebitis is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES PHLEBITIS MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Phlebitis

Phlebitis is the inflammation of a vein, usually in the legs. It most commonly occurs in superficial veins. Phlebitis often occurs in conjunction with thrombosis and is then called "thrombophlebitis" or "superficial thrombophlebitis". Unlike deep vein thrombosis, the probability that superficial thrombophlebitis will cause a clot to break up and be transported in pieces to the lung is very low.

Definition of phlebitis in the English dictionary

The definition of phlebitis in the dictionary is inflammation of a vein.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH PHLEBITIS


arthritis
ɑːˈθraɪtɪs
bronchitis
brɒŋˈkaɪtɪs
colitis
kɒˈlaɪtɪs
dermatitis
ˌdɜːməˈtaɪtɪs
encephalitis
ˌɛnsɛfəˈlaɪtɪs
epididymitis
ˌɛpɪˌdɪdɪˈmaɪtɪs
fasciitis
ˌfæʃɪˈaɪtɪs
gastritis
ɡæsˈtraɪtɪs
gastroenteritis
ˌɡæstrəʊˌɛntəˈraɪtɪs
hepatitis
ˌhɛpəˈtaɪtɪs
lymphangitis
ˌlɪmfænˈdʒaɪtɪs
meningitis
ˌmɛnɪnˈdʒaɪtɪs
osteoarthritis
ˌɒstɪəʊɑːˈθraɪtɪs
osteomyelitis
ˌɒstɪəʊˌmaɪɪˈlaɪtɪs
otitis
əʊˈtaɪtɪs
pancreatitis
ˌpæŋkrɪəˈtaɪtɪs
proctitis
prɒkˈtaɪtɪs
sinusitis
ˌsaɪnəˈsaɪtɪs
thrombophlebitis
ˌθrɒmbəʊflɪˈbaɪtɪs
tonsilitis
ˌtɒnsɪˈlaɪtɪs

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE PHLEBITIS

phlebectomy
phlebitic
phlebitides
phlebogram
phlebographic
phlebography
phlebolite
phlebology
phlebosclerosis
phlebotomic
phlebotomical
phlebotomies
phlebotomise
phlebotomist
phlebotomize
phlebotomy
Phlegethon
phlegm
phlegmagogic
phlegmagogue

WORDS THAT END LIKE PHLEBITIS

alveolitis
appendicitis
cellulitis
conjunctivitis
cystitis
endometritis
epicondylitis
gingivitis
mastitis
non-B hepatitis
periodontitis
peritonitis
polymyositis
rheumatoid arthritis
rhinitis
spondylitis
tendinitis
tendonitis
tonsillitis
vasculitis

Synonyms and antonyms of phlebitis in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «phlebitis» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF PHLEBITIS

Find out the translation of phlebitis to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of phlebitis from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «phlebitis» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

静脉炎
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

flebitis
570 millions of speakers

English

phlebitis
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

शिराशोथ
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الالتهاب الوريدي
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

флебит
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

flebite
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

ধমনীপ্রবাহ
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

phlébite
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Phlebitis
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Phlebitis
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

静脈炎
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

정맥염
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Phlebitis
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

tỉnh mạch viêm
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

phlebitis
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

फुफ्फुस
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

flebit
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

flebite
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

zapalenie żył
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

флебіт
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

flebită
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

φλεβίτιδα
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

flebitis
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

flebit
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

flebitt
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of phlebitis

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «PHLEBITIS»

The term «phlebitis» is normally little used and occupies the 118.925 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «PHLEBITIS» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «phlebitis» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «phlebitis» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about phlebitis

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «PHLEBITIS»

Discover the use of phlebitis in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to phlebitis and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Infusion Nursing: An Evidence-Based Approach
A well-educated patient can be a vital asset in preventing an extravasation and in minimizing the effects of an existing extravasation. Phlebitis Phlebitis, which is the inflammation of the intima of the vein, is a commonly reported complication of  ...
Infusion Nurses Society, Mary Alexander, Ann Corrigan, 2011
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Intravenous Infusion Therapy for Nurses: Principles & Practice
Principles & Practice Dianne L. Josephson. INS Phlebitis Grading Scale* (for infusion phelibitis and postinfusion phlebitis) GRADE 6 GRADE 1 GRADE 2 GRADE 3 GRADE 4 Key Concepts. emulsion, and don gloves. Following the institution ...
Dianne L. Josephson, 2004
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Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-surgical Nursing
Phlebitis Phlebitis is defined as inflammation of a vein, which can be categorized as chemical, mechanical, or bacterial; however, two or more of these types of irritation often occur simultaneously. Chemical phlebitis can be caused by an ...
Suzanne C. O'Connell Smeltzer, Brenda G. Bare, Janice L. Hinkle, 2010
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Plumer's Principles and Practice of Intravenous Therapy
Phlebitis blood. Evidence of backflow should not be the sole criterion for confirming extravasation. Drugs that contribute to necrosis that results from extravasation are most often osmotically active or ischemia inducing, or they cause direct ...
Sharon Weinstein, Ada Lawrence Plumer, 2007
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Surgical Pathology of the GI Tract, Liver, Biliary Tract, ...
This term was proposed on the basis that granulomatous phlebitis and necrotizing phlebitis almost always occur in association with lymphocytic phlebitis, and not uncommonly all three forms are present together in the same pathologic ...
Robert D. Odze, John R. Goldblum, 2009
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Intravenous Therapy in Nursing Practice
Table 7.1 Types of phlebitis. Type Definition Contributing factors Bacterial (or septic) An inflammation of the vein intima with a bacterial infection. It is the least common type of phlebitis and can be very serious as it predisposes the patient to the ...
Lisa Dougherty, Julie Lamb, 2009
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The Chemotherapy Source Book
TABLE 15.12 Drug Rash/pruritus Hot flashes/tlushing Phlebitis/cellulitis Anastrazole Arsenic trioxide Asparaginase Azacitidine (187) <50% in kids with acute leukemia (188); rare in adults (189) (190,191) Exfoliative dermatitis, rare ( 193) ...
Michael Clinton Perry, 2008
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The Boston Medical and Surgical Journal
There have been two cases of external phlebitis. Phlebitis ought not to be confounded with any other inflammation. If any one desires to prove the necessity of studying the phlegmasiae after the organic systems where they are developed,  ...
‎1847
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Boston Medical and Surgical Journal
There have been two cases of external phlebitis. Phlebitis ought not to be confounded with any other inflammation. If any one desires to prove the necessity of studying the phlegmasia? after the organic systems where they are developed,  ...
‎1847
10
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Canadian Medical-surgical ...
PHLEBITIS. Phlebitis is defined as inflammation of a vein related to a chemical or mechanical irritation, or both. It is characterized by a reddened, warm area around the insertion site or along the path of the vein, pain or tenderness at the site or ...
Pauline Paul, Beverly Williams, 2009

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «PHLEBITIS»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term phlebitis is used in the context of the following news items.
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Ensemble Theatre Company's Frost/Nixon a compelling work
Jim Reston, one of the researchers on Frost's team, had a more disruptive agenda. When Nixon was near death with phlebitis, President Gerald ... «Straight.com, Jul 15»
2
Legs for Life
If you are concerned about the risks involved with flying long distances, it is a good idea to talk to your GP, particularly if you have had phlebitis ... «Huffington Post UK, Jul 15»
3
Stay Fit With the Best Compression Stockings Chester Co
It is no more a concern to stay in shape and stay healthy for the individuals suffering from venous disorders like edema, phlebitis and ... «Digital Journal, Jul 15»
4
Morbid monsters and the Ku Klux Klan: the crude cartoonish genius …
Richard Nixon drags his foot, swollen with phlebitis, across the world. There are black seas, lumps of wood (all the better to whack you with) ... «The Guardian, Jun 15»
5
Journal of Biomedical Optics details multiplicity of barriers to clinical …
... Europe with symptoms including sensations such as heavy legs, tension, swelling, pain while standing and sitting, discoloring, and phlebitis. «IT Business Net, Jun 15»
6
Mylan recalls Bangalore unit cancer drug
Other adverse effects associated with intravenous injection of particulate matter include local inflammation, phlebitis, allergic response and/or ... «Daily News & Analysis, Jun 15»
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"'About me' puts a person at the heart of patient-centred care"
... Braden scale, MUST (Malnutrition Universal Screening Tool), falls and visual infusion phlebitis score were. I was then presented with a form ... «Nursing Times, Jun 15»
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Ric Flair & Jim Ross on the genius, health struggles and lasting …
Describing a declining condition due to phlebitis, a vascular inflammation, which could have contributed to how quickly the reported fall lead to ... «Cageside Seats, Jun 15»
9
Mylan (MYL) Expands Recall of Injectable Products Due to the …
Other adverse effects associated with intravenous injection of particulate matter include local inflammation, phlebitis, allergic response and/or ... «StreetInsider.com, Jun 15»
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Dr Bernadette Carr answers your questions on Varicose eczema …
It also occurs on the lower leg following infection of the vein (phlebitis). Varicose veins are caused by increased pressure in the veins under the ... «Irish Examiner, Jun 15»

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