See Also: phlebo-(medicine)
phlebo-(dictionary)
rampire(1)(dictionary)
rampire(2)(dictionary)

phlebo- (iou) and rampire(2) (iou)


phlebo- (iou)



phlebo- combining form of Greek phleb-, phleps vein: see -O-. Before a vowel phleb-.
phlebec'tasia noun [Greek. ektasis extension] abnormal dilatation of a vein M19.
phlebitic adjective pertaining to or affected with phlebitis L19.
phlebitis noun inflammation of a vein E19.
phle'bology noun the branch of medicine that deals with veins M19.
phlebothrom'bosis noun a venous thrombosis in which inflammation of the vein is absent or of only secondary significance L19.

rampire(2) (iou)



rampire verb trans. . M16.

Strengthen (a bulwark, gate, etc.) against attack; block or close up, esp. by piling earth behind. M16-M17.
Fortify or protect (a place), esp. by a rampart. M16.
Shut up or out as with a rampart. rare. M16.
Fix or establish firmly. rare. M16-M17.