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What is the definition or description of: phlebology?
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Vein disease: Phlebology is the specialty of the study and treatment of disorders of the venous circulation. Vein disorders such as blood clots or dvts, venous insufficiency, which cause varicose veins and spider veins, are commonly treated by phlebologists. Phlebology also treat some causes of leg swelling. For more information look on phlebology.Org.
Answered 3/30/2023
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Study of veins: The medical specialty related to the study, evaluation, and treatment of veins.
Answered 7/8/2013
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Vein disease: Phlebology is the speciality that vein specialist belong to.
Answered 8/2/2013
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Phlebology: Phlebology refers to the medical study of the anatomy, physiology, and diseases of veins. It is possible for a doctor to achieve board-certification in the field of phlebology by pursuing a medical university residency / fellowship in Vascular Surgery. Vascular Surgeons are the only MD specialists recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialities to be vein specialists (board-certified).
Answered 6/22/2015
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