phlegmasia cerulea dolens

== English == === Etymology === Latin, literally "painful blue edema". === Noun === phlegmasia cerulea dolens (uncountable) An uncommon severe form of deep vein thrombosis resulting from extensive thrombotic occlusion (blockage by a blood clot) of the major and collateral veins of an extremity. It is characterized by sudden severe pain, swelling, cyanosis and edema. ==== Related terms ==== phlegmasia alba dolens