phlebothrombosis (n.)

  1. thrombosis of a vein without prior inflammation of the vein; associated with sluggish blood flow (as in prolonged bedrest or pregnancy or surgery) or with rapid coagulation of the blood

    [ Syn: venous thrombosis ]

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