English Explanatory Dictionary

phlebotomize

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  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.

Word forms

phlebotomize phlebotomizes phlebotomizing phlebotomized

Etymology

From phlebotomy + -ize.

Derived words

phlebotomization
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