noun
- Plural of phlebitis; instances or cases of inflammation of a vein, typically caused by infection, injury, or blood clot formation.
Usage: Medical term; Plural form
Examples
- The patient experienced multiple phlebitises in her legs following the surgery.
- Recurrent phlebitises can indicate an underlying clotting disorder.
- The doctor diagnosed several phlebitises after examining the swollen veins.
- Phlebitises are often treated with anti-inflammatory medications and compression therapy.
- Deep vein phlebitises require immediate medical attention to prevent complications.