Question

What is the medical term for inflammation of the vein?

Answer 1

Phlebitis (fle-BYE-tis) is a condition in which a vein becomes inflamed(phleb=vein + it is=inflammation). Theinflammation may cause pain andswelling. When the inflammation is caused by a blood clot or thrombus, it is called thrombophlebitis

Answer 2

Phlebitis (fle-BYE-tis) is a condition in which a vein becomes inflamed (phleb=vein + it is=inflammation). The inflammation may cause pain and swelling. When the inflammation is caused by a blood clot or thrombus, it is called thrombophlebitis