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

Words nearby phlebo-

phlebectasia, phlebectomy, phlebemphraxis, phlebismus, phlebitis, phlebo-, phleboclysis, phlebogram, phlebograph, phlebography, phleboid

British Dictionary definitions for phlebo-

phlebo-

before a vowel phleb-

combining form

indicating a vein phlebotomy

Word Origin for phlebo-

from Greek phleps, phleb- vein

Medical definitions for phlebo-

phlebo-

pref.

Vein:phlebotomy.