Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
phlebo
Prefix
/ˈflēbō/
Definition
Phlebo is a prefix related to veins, specifically the veins in the body.
Examples
- Phlebotomy is the process of making an incision in a vein to draw blood.
- Phlebology is the branch of medicine that deals with disorders of the veins.
- Phlebosclerosis refers to the hardening of veins.
Meaning
The term refers to anything associated with the veins, typically in a medical context.
Synonyms
- Vein-related
- Venous
- Vascular
