Which term is inflammation of the veins?

• A. Phlebitis
• B. Pedal
• C. Perfusion
• D. Placebo

Answer: (A)

This tests your knowledge of a term for vein inflammation. Phlebitis is the inflammation of a vein. The root phleb- (or phlebo-) means vein, and the suffix -itis means inflammation, so together they describe inflammation specifically of a vein. The other terms don’t fit: pedal relates to the foot, perfusion refers to blood flow through tissues, and placebo is an inert substance used in trials. If a clot is involved with the vein, you might hear thrombophlebitis, but the basic term for vein inflammation is phlebitis.