phlebotomy

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/flɪˈbɒtəmi/ English

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noun

The opening of a vein, either to withdraw blood or for letting blood; venesection.

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venesection venipuncture phlebectomy endophlebectomy venotomy venula thromboendovenectomy phlebogram venorrhaphy phleboscope varicectomy vena endovenectomy venoconstriction venectomy thrombectomy hemospasia

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