thrombophlebitis
Pronunciation: [ˌθrɒm.bəʊ.fleɪˈbaɪ.tɪs]
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Context: "health"
(noun) a health condition where a blood vessel in your leg becomes swollen and painful because of a blood clot. It's like when you bump your leg and it gets red and puffy, but this happens because of a clot blocking the blood flow.
Example
After visiting the doctor, I learned that my thrombophlebitis would improve with rest and medicine.
Example
Having thrombophlebitis does not mean you will always be in pain; some people may not notice it at all.
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What can I do to prevent thrombophlebitis when I'm sitting for a long time?
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