Definition of Phlebotomy

1. Noun. Surgical incision into a vein; used to treat hemochromatosis.

Exact synonyms: Venesection
Generic synonyms: Incision, Section, Surgical Incision, Bloodletting
Derivative terms: Phlebotomize, Venesect

Definition of Phlebotomy

1. n. The act or practice of opening a vein for letting blood, in the treatment of disease; venesection; bloodletting.

Definition of Phlebotomy

1. Noun. The opening of a vein, either to withdraw blood or for letting blood; venesection. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Phlebotomy

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Medical Definition of Phlebotomy

1. To puncture a vein for the purpose of withdrawing blood. Origin: Gr. Phlebos = vein. (11 Jun 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Phlebotomy

phleborrhexis
phlebosclerosis
phlebostasis
phlebostenosis
phlebostrepsis
phlebothrombosis
phlebotomies
phlebotomine
phlebotomise
phlebotomist
phlebotomists
phlebotomize
phlebotomus
phlebotomus fever
phlebotomus fever viruses
phlebotomy (current term)
phlebotoxic
phlebovirus
phlegm
phlegmagogue
phlegmagogues
phlegmasia
phlegmasia alba dolens
phlegmasia cerulea dolens
phlegmasia dolens
phlegmasia malabarica
phlegmatic
phlegmatical
phlegmatically
phlegmatick

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