Definition

This is a field of medicine that focuses on the study and treatment of veins and their related health issues.

Example

She decided to specialize in phlebology to help patients with vein disorders.

Conversation

I just read about phlebology in a medical magazine.

Oh really? What is it about?

It's actually the study of veins and their diseases.

That sounds interesting! I didn't know there was a specific branch for that.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Phlebology → It is formed from "phlebs" (from Greek "φλέψ", meaning vein) and "-logy" (from Greek "λογία", meaning study of). The word refers to the study of veins and their disorders.

Memory Tip

Think of 'phlebs' as relating to veins and '-logy' as the study of something — so phlebology is the study of veins.

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