Inflammation of the umbilical veins. ... Origin: omphalo-+ G. Phleps, vein, + -itis, inflammation ... (05 Mar 2000) ... 
(om″fә-lo-flә-bi´tis) inflammation of the umbilical veins.
Type: Term Pronunciation: om′fă-lō-fle-bī′tis Definitions: 1. Inflammation of the umbilical veins.
Inflammation of the umbilical veins. Synonym(s): Umbilical Phlebitis
Infection (usually bacterial) of the veins of the umbilical cord in the newborn; "navel ill."
omphalophlebitis 1. Inflammation of the umbilical veins. 2. Infection with suppurative lesions of the umbilicus in young animals.