Lipid is spelled incorrectly. It only has one "p".
No, "phlebitis" is not capitalized unless it is at the beginning of a sentence. It is a medical condition referring to the inflammation of a vein.
vasoconstriction
Vasoconstriction is the normal narrowing of a blood vessel.
It is a clot in the (phlebitis) inflammation of the superficial veins.
Phlebitis is the medical term meaning inflammation of a blood vessel. (Thrombophlebitis is the medical term meaning inflammation of a blood vessel with a clot.)
Thrombophlebitis is the medical term meaning a clot forms in a vein, and inflammation around the vein results.thrombophlebitis
The smallest blood vessels are the capillaries.
Blood vessels
Vasoconstriction is normal physiologic narrowing, and angiostenosis is abnormal narrowing.Stenosis
Yes, phlebitis can occur in the arms, particularly in the veins where intravenous (IV) lines or catheters are placed. It is characterized by inflammation of the vein, which can cause pain, redness, and swelling. While it is more commonly associated with the legs, any superficial vein can be affected, including those in the arms. Prompt medical attention is recommended if symptoms arise.
Signs of phlebitis include localized pain, tenderness, and swelling along the affected vein. The skin over the vein may appear red or discolored, and there can be warmth in the area. In some cases, a hard cord may be felt under the skin where the vein is inflamed. If symptoms worsen or systemic signs like fever occur, medical attention is necessary.
The root "vaso" means vessel or duct. It is commonly used in medical terms related to blood vessels, such as vasodilation (widening of blood vessels) or vasoconstriction (narrowing of blood vessels).