What is "phlegmasia"

Phlegmasia \Phleg*ma"si*a\, n. [NL., from Gr. ?. See Phlegm.] (Med.) An inflammation; more particularly, an inflammation of the internal organs.

Phlegmasia dolens (d[=o]"l[e^]nz) [NL.], milk leg.

n. (context medicine English) An inflammation, especially of the internal organs.

Phlegmasia may refer to:

• Inflammation
• Either of the following conditions:

:* Phlegmasia cerulea dolens, an uncommon severe form of deep venous thrombosis.

:* Phlegmasia alba dolens, resulting in a white appearance of the leg.