Phlebitis vs. Infiltration — What's the Difference?

Phlebitis or venitis is the inflammation of a vein, usually in the legs. It most commonly occurs in superficial veins.

The act or process of infiltrating.

Inflammation of the walls of a vein.

The state of being infiltrated.

Inflammation of a vein.

Something that infiltrates.

(pathology) Inflammation of a vein, usually in the legs.

The act or process of infiltrating, as of water into a porous substance, or of a fluid into the cells of an organ or part of the body.

Inflammation of a vein.

Process by which water on the ground surface enters the soil.

Inflammation of a vein (usually in the legs)

The substance which has entered the pores or cavities of a body.

The act of secretly entering a physical location and/or organization.

The act or process of infiltrating, as of water into a porous substance, of a fluid into the cells of an organ or part of the body, or of persons into a hostile organization.

The substance which has entered the pores or cavities of a body.

A process in which individuals (or small groups) penetrate an area (especially the military penetration of enemy positions without detection)

The slow passage of a liquid through a filtering medium;