| phlebostasis | 1. Abnormally slow motion of blood in veins, usually with venous distention. 2. Treatment of congestive heart failure by compressing proximal veins of the extremities with tourniquets. Synonym: bloodless phlebotomy. Synonym: venostasis. Origin: phlebo-+ G. Stasis, a standing still (05 Mar 2000) |
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