Which term is used for an inflammation of a vein?

Which term is used for an inflammation of a vein?

• A. Phlebitis
• B. Thrombosis
• C. Aneurysm
• D. Vasculitis

Answer: (A)

Vein inflammation is described by a term formed from phleb- meaning vein and -itis meaning inflammation, so the term is phlebitis. This naming directly signals that the issue involves a vein and an inflammatory process in its wall. Phlebitis can occur in superficial veins and may follow irritation from IV lines or infection, often presenting with redness, warmth, and tenderness along the course of the vein. If a blood clot accompanies the inflammation, the condition is called thrombophlebitis, which highlights both inflammation and clot formation. In contrast, an aneurysm is a dilation of a vessel wall due to weakness, and vasculitis refers to inflammation of blood vessel walls in a broader sense, not limited to a single vein.

Vein inflammation is described by a term formed from phleb- meaning vein and -itis meaning inflammation, so the term is phlebitis. This naming directly signals that the issue involves a vein and an inflammatory process in its wall. Phlebitis can occur in superficial veins and may follow irritation from IV lines or infection, often presenting with redness, warmth, and tenderness along the course of the vein. If a blood clot accompanies the inflammation, the condition is called thrombophlebitis, which highlights both inflammation and clot formation. In contrast, an aneurysm is a dilation of a vessel wall due to weakness, and vasculitis refers to inflammation of blood vessel walls in a broader sense, not limited to a single vein.