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===[[Thrombosis#Venous Thrombosis|Venous Thrombosis]]===
 
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===Thrombophlebitis===
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*The inflammation of a vein due to clot formation.  Breaking the word down into its two parts, thrombo means clot and phlebitis means inflammation of a vein.
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*Thrombophlebitis is a problem when catheters are not maintained properly or are placed under unsterile conditions.  This condition can lead to more serious problems such as septicaemia or endocarditis.
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*Thromboplebitis is a common problem in horses, but not dogs and cats.
 
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