adhesive phlebitis
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ad·he·sive phle·bi·tis
a form of phlebitis in which the walls adhere, leading to obliteration of the vessel.
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adhesive phlebitis
Phlebitis in which the vein tends to become obliterated.
See also: phlebitis
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