phlebotomize

Meaning

1. To perform a phlebotomy on (a vein): to open (a vein) to withdraw or let blood.
2. To perform a phlebotomy on (a person): to open a vein of (a person) to withdraw or let blood.
3. To perform a phlebotomy; to open a vein to withdraw or let blood.

Synonyms

bleed

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phlebotomise

leech

open a vein

let blood

draw blood

exsanguinate

Translations

sagnar

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flebotomitzar

φλεβοτομώ

saigner

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sangsue

salassare

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sangrar

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aplicar sangüijuelas

extraer sangre

Etymology

From phlebotomy + -ize.