noun
- Plural of phlebitis; instances or cases of inflammation of a vein or veins.
Usage: medical term; plural form
Examples
- The patient experienced multiple phlebitides following the prolonged IV catheter placement.
- Recurrent phlebitides can indicate an underlying clotting disorder.
- The physician documented several phlebitides in the medical record after the surgery.
- Treatment of phlebitides typically involves rest, elevation, and anti-inflammatory medications.