Pathology inflammation of the lining membrane of a vein. [ < scientific Latin endophlebitis (1826 or earlier) < endo-endo-prefix and comb. form + phlebitisphlebitisn.; compare French endophlébite (1826 or earlier).]
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1874 C. H. Jones & E. H. SievekingMan. Pathol. Anat. 400Endophlebitis is hardly seen in an acute form.