Has the Same Meaning as Phleb/O?

a combining form meaning “vein,” used in the formation of compound words: phlebosclerosis.

What does Phleb o mean?

Phlebo- (prefix): Means vein. From the Greek "phleps", vein, which came from the root "phlein", to gush or overflow. Appears in phlebitis (inflammation of the veins), phlebotomist (a person who draws blood from veins), and phlebotomy (a venipuncture).

What does Atri o mean in medical terms?

atri/o. atrium (upper heart chamber)

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