Phlebotomy
noun
The process of making an incision in a vein to remove blood, usually for medical tests.
The nurse performed a phlebotomy on the patient to test for any blood abnormalities.
Often appears as...
- perform phlebotomy
- phlebotomy procedure
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Technical
noun
The occupation or profession that deals with the removal of blood for medical tests.
She trained and became certified in phlebotomy so she could work in a hospital.
Often appears as...
- phlebotomy certification
- phlebotomy course
Usage tips
Technical
noun
The process of making an incision in a vein to remove blood, usually for medical tests.
The nurse performed a phlebotomy on the patient to test for any blood abnormalities.
Often appears as...
- perform phlebotomy
- phlebotomy procedure
Usage tips
Technical
noun
The occupation or profession that deals with the removal of blood for medical tests.
She trained and became certified in phlebotomy so she could work in a hospital.
Often appears as...
- phlebotomy certification
- phlebotomy course
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Medical Procedure
Phlebotomy is specifically the act of drawing blood, often done by nurses or technicians.
Her phlebotomy skills were essential during the blood drive.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Surgery
Though it involves an incision, phlebotomy is a minor procedure, not a surgical operation.
Even though Jason is squeamish, he didn't worry about the phlebotomy.
Pro Tip 3/3Diagnostic Context
Phlebotomy is usually done to collect blood for testing, not for treatment of a condition.
The doctor ordered a phlebotomy to check for anemia.
Pro Tip 1/3Medical Procedure
Phlebotomy is specifically the act of drawing blood, often done by nurses or technicians.
Her phlebotomy skills were essential during the blood drive.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Surgery
Though it involves an incision, phlebotomy is a minor procedure, not a surgical operation.
Even though Jason is squeamish, he didn't worry about the phlebotomy.
Pro Tip 3/3Diagnostic Context
Phlebotomy is usually done to collect blood for testing, not for treatment of a condition.
The doctor ordered a phlebotomy to check for anemia.
Pro Tip 1/3Medical Procedure
Phlebotomy is specifically the act of drawing blood, often done by nurses or technicians.
Her phlebotomy skills were essential during the blood drive.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Surgery
Though it involves an incision, phlebotomy is a minor procedure, not a surgical operation.
Even though Jason is squeamish, he didn't worry about the phlebotomy.
Pro Tip 3/3Diagnostic Context
Phlebotomy is usually done to collect blood for testing, not for treatment of a condition.
The doctor ordered a phlebotomy to check for anemia.
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Elizabeth Holmes
American Businessman
The art of phlebotomy originated with bloodletting in 1400 B.C., and the modern clinical lab emerged in the 1960s - and it has not fundamentally evolved since then. You go in, sit down, they put a tourniquet on your arm, stick you with a needle, take these tubes and tubes of blood.
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John Edward
American Entertainer
I used to work in a hospital, in a laboratory doing phlebotomy. I was a vampire.
Quote examples
Elizabeth Holmes
American Businessman
The art of phlebotomy originated with bloodletting in 1400 B.C., and the modern clinical lab emerged in the 1960s - and it has not fundamentally evolved since then. You go in, sit down, they put a tourniquet on your arm, stick you with a needle, take these tubes and tubes of blood.
Quote examples
John Edward
American Entertainer
I used to work in a hospital, in a laboratory doing phlebotomy. I was a vampire.
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