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phlegmasia alba dolens |
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phlegmasia /phleg·ma·sia/ (fleg-ma´zhah) [Gr.] old term for inflammation. phlegmasia al´ba do´lens milk leg; phlebitis of the femoral vein with swelling of the leg, occasionally following parturition or an acute febrile illness. phlegmasia ceru´lea do´lens an acute fulminating form of deep venous thrombosis, with pronounced edema and severe cyanosis of the limb.
phlegmasia alba dolens Etymology: Gk, phlegmone, inflammation; L, albus, white, dolens, painful thrombophlebitis of the femoral vein, resulting in pain and edema of the leg. It may occur after childbirth or a severe febrile illness. Also called thrombotic phlegmasia. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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