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its swelling of the region around the vein due infection,damage and some other mechanical factors.....
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What is the medical term meaning Inflammation of a vein with a thrombus?
Thrombophlebitis is the medical term meaning a clot forms in a vein, and inflammation around the vein results.thrombophlebitis
Phlebitis is an inflammation of a?
Vein
Trombophelrbitis is a blood clot and inflammation develop in a vein true or false?
True, thrombophlebitis is a vein inflammation related to a blood clot.
What is phlebitis of the left leg?
inflammation of the vein
What is a pelvic thrombophlebitis?
It is an inflammation of the major vein running from the pelvis into the leg
How does phlebitis differ from thrombophlebitis?
Phlebitis = inflammation of a veinThrombophlebitis = inflammation of a vein caused by or associated with a formation of a thrombus (blood clot)
What are the root suffix and prefix of phlebitis?
phled- meaning vein and itis- meaning inflammation
What is the medical term meaning inflammation of both the skin and veins?
Dermatitis (derm = skin + itis = inflammation) occurs when the skin is red, swollen and uncomfortable. Itching may accompany the inflammation.Phlebitis (phleb = vein + itis = inflammation) is when the vein feels like a rubber hose. This is a common problem with prolonged intravenous (IV) therapy.Thrombophlebitis (thrombo = clot + phleb = vein + itis = inflammation) is a condition where there is skin redness and/or swelling and the veins are easily felt and look like cords running under the skin. Another term for this is "White Leg".
What is the medical term meaning inflammation of the skin?
Dermatitis (derm = skin + itis = inflammation) occurs when the skin is red, swollen and uncomfortable. Itching may accompany the inflammation.Phlebitis (phleb = vein + itis = inflammation) is when the vein feels like a rubber hose. This is a common problem with prolonged intravenous (IV) therapy.Thrombophlebitis (thrombo = clot + phleb = vein + itis = inflammation) is a condition where there is skin redness and/or swelling and the veins are easily felt and look like cords running under the skin. Another term for this is "White Leg".
Which term means inflammation of a viens?
The term that means inflammation of a vien is phlebitis. And that does not indicate whether it is infected or not, it just means that it is red and swollen, which can happen for different reasons.
Is thrombosis and thrombophlebitis the same thing?
No, thrombosis is the formation of a blood clot within a blood vessel, which can lead to blockage. Thrombophlebitis is inflammation of a vein, often accompanied by a blood clot. Thrombophlebitis can lead to thrombosis if the clot breaks off and travels to another part of the body.
Why is Phlebothrombosis is more likely to cause pulmonary emboli than is thrombophlebitis?
Thrombus forms in a vein without inflammation and the clot is less firmly attached.
