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phlebostasis

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phlebostasis /phle·bos·ta·sis/ (flĕ-bos´tah-sis)
2. temporary sequestration of a portion of blood from the general circulation by compressing the veins of a limb.

phle·bos·ta·sis (fl-bst-ss)
n.
1. The abnormally slow motion of blood in the veins, usually with venous distention.
2. The compression of the proximal veins of an extremity by use of tourniquets. Also called venostasis.

phlebostasis
[-stā′sis]
an abnormally slow flow of blood in the veins, which are usually distended. Also called venostasis.

phlebostasis [flĕ-bos´tah-sis]
2. temporary sequestration of a portion of blood from the general circulation by compressing the veins of a limb.

phlebostasis
1. retardation of blood flow in veins.
2. temporary sequestration of a portion of blood from the general circulation by compressing the veins of an extremity.


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