venipuncture
noun /'vɛnə,pəŋkʧər/
- Definition
- (medicine) puncture of a vein through the skin in order to withdraw blood for analysis or to start an intravenous drip or to inject medication or a radiopaque dye
- Example
- The word 'venipuncture' is often used in everyday conversation.
- Etymology
- No etymology available.
Quick Facts
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Archaic
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Obsolete
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Slang
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Vowels
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Length
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