Match each definition with the correct term.
-phlebitis
A)inflammation of a blood vessel
B)inflammation of a vein
C)narrowing of a blood vessel
D)spasmodic contraction of blood vessels
E)thickening and the loss of elasticity of arterial walls

Question

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Phlebitis specifically refers to inflammation of a vein.

Answer: A
 Phlebitis is a type of vasculitis, or inflammation of blood vessels.

Answer: C
 The term for narrowing of a blood vessel is stenosis.

Answer: D
 Spasmodic contraction of blood vessels is called vasospasm.

Answer: E
 Thickening and loss of elasticity of arterial walls is a characteristic of atherosclerosis.

Match Each Definition with the Correct Term