phlebotomy

(flĕ-bot′ŏ-mē )

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[ phlebo- + -tomy ]
The puncturing of a vein or the surgical opening of a vein to withdraw blood.
SYN: SEE: blood draw

BLOOD DRAWING FROM THE ANTECUBITAL VEIN

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