phleb-
before a consonant phlebo-, combining form of Gr. ϕλέψ, ϕλεβ- vein, an element in terms of physiology, pathology, etc.
‖ phlebectasia (flɛbɛkˈteɪsɪə), ‖ phlebectasis (flɪˈbɛktəsɪs), phlebectasy (flɪˈbɛktəsɪ) [Gr. ἔκτασις extension], abnormal dilatation of a vein, varix. phlebectopy (flɪˈbɛktəpɪ) [Gr. ἐκ out of, τόπος place], displacement or abnormal situation of a vein.
| 1842 Dunglison Med. Lex., *Phlebectasia, dilatation of a vein, or portion of a vein. |
| 1849–52 Todd Cycl. Anat. IV. 1397/2 *Phlebectesis may conveniently be divided into several forms. |
| 1858 Mayne Expos. Lex. 938/2 *Phlebectasy..*Phlebectopy. |