phlebostasis

English

Etymology

From phlebo- +‎ -stasis.

Noun

phlebostasis (uncountable)

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

Synonyms

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