Inflammation of the portal vein with the formation of a thrombus. ... Origin: G. Pyle, gate, + thrombos, a clot, + phleps, vein, + -itis, inflammation ... (05 Mar 2000) ... 
(pi″le-throm″bo-flә-bi´tis) thrombosis and inflammation of the portal vein.
Type: Term Pronunciation: pī′lē-throm′bō-fle-bī′tis Definitions: 1. Inflammation of the portal vein with the formation of a thrombus.