English word phlebitis comes from English -itis, English phlebo- (Relating to veins.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| -itis | English (eng) | (humorous) Used to form the names of various fictitious afflictions or diseases.. (pathology) Suffix denoting diseases characterized by inflammation, itself often caused by an infection. |
| phlebo- | English (eng) | Relating to veins. |
| phlebitis | English (eng) | (pathology) Inflammation of a vein, usually in the legs. |