Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
phleb
Combining form
/flɛb/
Definition
A combining form used in medical terminology that refers to veins.
Examples
- Phlebitis is the inflammation of a vein.
- Phlebotomy is the process of making an incision into a vein for blood sampling or donation.
Meaning
Phleb originates from the Greek word ‘phlebos’, which signifies a vein in the body.
Synonyms
- Vein-related
- Venous
