Draw blood

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verb

Pierce or prick someone's skin to make blood come out, usually to take a blood sample for a medical test.

The nurse had to draw blood from the patient for the lab tests.
Visual representation of "draw blood" - Pierce or prick someone's skin to make blood come out, usually to take a blood sample for a medical test.

Often appears as...

  • draw blood for tests
  • draw blood from a patient
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Medical Procedures

Used when describing routine blood sampling, as in health-related scenes or discussions.

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Can you feel the needle when they draw blood for tests?
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Professional Tone

It's a technical term in medicine, often used in clinics, hospitals, or formal medical literature.

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The phlebotomist had to draw blood twice to get enough for all required tests.
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