phlebostasis

English

Etymology

phlebo- +‎ -stasis

Noun

phlebostasis (uncountable)

(medicine) A slowing of the flow of blood through the veins
(medicine) The compression of the veins of a limb by means of a tourniquet

Synonyms

venostasis

Related terms

phlebostatic

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