Phlebitis vs. Infiltration

Phlebitisnoun

(pathology) Inflammation of a vein, usually in the legs.

Phlebitisnoun

Inflammation of a vein.

Phlebitisnoun

inflammation of a vein (usually in the legs)

Phlebitisnoun

inflammation of the walls of a vein.

Phlebitis

Phlebitis or venitis is the inflammation of a vein, usually in the legs. It most commonly occurs in superficial veins.

Infiltrationnoun

The act or process of infiltrating, as of water into a porous substance, or of a fluid into the cells of an organ or part of the body.

Infiltrationnoun

The substance which has entered the pores or cavities of a body.

Infiltrationnoun

The act of secretly entering a physical location and/or organization.

Infiltrationnoun

The act or process of infiltrating, as of water into a porous substance, of a fluid into the cells of an organ or part of the body, or of persons into a hostile organization.

Infiltrationnoun

The substance which has entered the pores or cavities of a body.

Infiltrationnoun

a process in which individuals (or small groups) penetrate an area (especially the military penetration of enemy positions without detection)

Infiltrationnoun

the slow passage of a liquid through a filtering medium;