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Phlegmasia

Description:

Phlegmasia is a medical term that refers to a severe inflammatory response in the body, typically involving blood vessels.

Senses and Usages:

Sense 1:

Noun - Medical Condition: In the medical field, phlegmasia describes a condition characterized by inflammation and blood clot formation in the deep veins of the legs, also known as phlegmasia alba dolens or phlegmasia cerulea dolens.

Example Sentence: The patient was admitted to the hospital with phlegmasia, experiencing severe pain and swelling in their left leg.

Sense 2:

Noun - General: Outside of the medical context, phlegmasia can also refer to any severe and widespread inflammation or infection.

Example Sentence: The forest fire spread quickly, causing phlegmasia among the neighboring towns.

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