phlebo-

English

Etymology

From Ancient Greek φλέψ (phléps, vein).

Pronunciation

  • (stress on first syllable; e.g., phlebolith) IPA(key): /ˈflɛbə-/, /ˈflɛboʊ-/
  • (stress on second syllable; e.g., phlebotomy) IPA(key): /fləˈbɒ-/
  • (stress on later syllable; e.g., phlebostatic) IPA(key): /ˌflɛbə-/, /ˌflɛboʊ-/

Prefix

phlebo-

  1. Relating to veins

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