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Definitions for venesection
ˌvɛn əˈsɛk ʃən, ˌvi nə-ve·ne·sec·tion
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Princeton's WordNet
venesection, phlebotomynoun
surgical incision into a vein; used to treat hemochromatosis
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venesectionnoun
phlebotomy
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venesection
In medicine, venipuncture or venepuncture is the process of obtaining intravenous access for the purpose of venous blood sampling (also called phlebotomy) or intravenous therapy. In healthcare, this procedure is performed by medical laboratory scientists, medical practitioners, some EMTs, paramedics, phlebotomists, dialysis technicians, and other nursing staff. In veterinary medicine, the procedure is performed by veterinarians and veterinary technicians.
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venesection
Venesection, also known as phlebotomy, is a medical procedure that involves the puncture or incision of a vein with a needle in order to collect or draw blood for diagnostic testing or to remove excess blood from the body for therapeutic purposes.
Webster Dictionary
Venesectionnoun
the act or operation of opening a vein for letting blood; bloodletting; phlebotomy
Etymology: [NL. venaesectio; L. vena vein + sectio section.]
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Venesection
vē-nē-sek′shun, n. the section or cutting open of a vein for letting blood: blood-letting. [L. vena, a vein, sectio, cutting.]
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of venesection in Chaldean Numerology is: 4
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of venesection in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5
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