👉 Phlebolitic is a scientific term that refers to a type of blood clot called a thrombus, which is formed by the breakdown or rupture of red blood cells in the body. This can lead to significant bleeding and pain after an injury or surgery. Thrombosis is characterized by the formation of a blood clot in the blood vessels that carries oxygenated blood to the tissues. Blood clots are usually harmless, but when they become too large or too thick, they can cause blockages