Inflammation of the inner lining of a blood vein.
From 'endo-' (within) + 'phlebitis' (from Greek 'phleps,' vein + '-itis,' inflammation). This medical term precisely locates inflammation to the innermost vein layer.
Endophlebitis is particularly dangerous because when the inner vein lining becomes inflamed, it creates the perfect environment for blood clots to form, potentially causing strokes or pulmonary embolisms—a medical chain reaction that makes prevention critical.
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