Phlebo-
1.
a combining form meaning “vein,” used in the formation of compound words:
phlebosclerosis.
combining form
1.
indicating a vein: phlebotomy
word-forming element in medicine meaning “vein,” from Greek phlebo-, comb. form of phleps “vein,” of uncertain origin.
phlebo- or phleb-
pref.
Vein: phlebotomy.
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[fleb-uh-gram] /ˈflɛb əˌgræm/ noun, Medicine/Medical. 1. . 2. the tracing made by a phlebograph. phlebogram phleb·o·gram (flěb’ə-grām’) n. A graphic tracing of the jugular venous pulse. Also called venogram.
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[fleb-uh-graf, -grahf] /ˈflɛb əˌgræf, -ˌgrɑf/ noun 1. an instrument for recording the venous pulse. phlebograph phleb·o·graph (flěb’ə-grāf’) n. An instrument for making a graphic recording of the venous pulse. Also called venous sphygmograph.
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[fluh-bog-ruh-fee] /fləˈbɒg rə fi/ noun, plural phlebographies. 1. . /flɪˈbɒɡrəfɪ/ noun 1. another name for venography phlebography phle·bog·ra·phy (flĭ-bŏg’rə-fē) n. The process of recording the venous pulse. Also called venography.
- Phleboid
[fleb-oid] /ˈflɛb ɔɪd/ adjective, Anatomy. 1. pertaining to or resembling a vein.