phlegmasia cerulea dolens
noun
phlegmasia ce·ru·lea dolens
-sə-ˈrü-lē-ə-
: severe thrombophlebitis with extreme pain, edema, cyanosis, and possible ischemic necrosis
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“Phlegmasia cerulea dolens.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/phlegmasia%20cerulea%20dolens. Accessed 11 Mar. 2025.
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