phlebo-


a combining form meaning “vein,” used in the formation of compound words: phlebosclerosis.
Also especially before a vowel, phleb-.

Origin of phlebo-

< Greek, combining form of phléps vein

British Dictionary definitions for phleb-

phlebo-

before a vowel phleb-


combining form

indicating a vein phlebotomy

Word Origin for phlebo-

from Greek phleps, phleb- vein

Medical definitions for phleb-

phlebo-

pref.

Vein:phlebotomy.