What does "phlebitis" mean?

Inflammation of a vein, usually in the legs.

Phlebitis

Common synonyms include: adenoiditis, adrenitis, appendicitis, arteritis, arthritis, arthritis deformans.

/flɪˈbaɪtɪs/ noun

noun ·Moderate ·College level

Noun

"Phlebitis is caused by enlarged veins near the surface of the skin."

From phleb(o)- + -itis.