Metrophlebitis refers to inflammation of the uterine veins.
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metrophlebitis — Inflammation of the uterine veins usually following childbirth. [metro + G. phleps, vein, + itis, inflammation] * * * me·tro·phle·bi·tis (me″tro flə biґtis) [metro + phlebo + itis] inflammation of the veins of the uterus … Medical dictionary
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