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thrombophlebitis vs phlebitis

phlebitis vs thrombophlebitis

thrombophlebitis and phlebitis both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
thrombophlebitis Yes No No No
phlebitis Yes No No No
As nouns, phlebitis is a hypernym of thrombophlebitis; that is, phlebitis is a word with a broader meaning than thrombophlebitis:
  • thrombophlebitis: phlebitis in conjunction with the formation of a blood clot (thrombus)
  • phlebitis: inflammation of a vein (usually in the legs)
thrombophlebitis (noun) phlebitis (noun)
phlebitis in conjunction with the formation of a blood clot (thrombus) inflammation of a vein (usually in the legs)
Difference between thrombophlebitis and phlebitis

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