venesection, phlebotomy
(noun) surgical incision into a vein; used to treat hemochromatosis
Source: WordNet® 3.1
phlebotomy (countable and uncountable, plural phlebotomies)
The opening of a vein, either to withdraw blood or for letting blood; venesection.
• venesection
• venipuncture
Source: Wiktionary
Phle*bot"o*my, n. Etym: [L. phlebotomia, Gr. phlébotomie. Cf. Fleam.] (Med.)
Definition: The act or practice of opening a vein for letting blood, in the treatment of disease; venesection; bloodletting.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
10 May 2025
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